Fragrance comparison

MB vs Magus

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Mariella Burani

4.0932 votes

Rank #20,698 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Magus

Memoize London

4.1822 votes

Rank #21,406 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magus takes 3 of 5 categories.

MB
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

MB2/5

Magus3/5

Ratings & consensus: Magus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magus
Sillage & projection: Magus
Value for money: MB
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MB

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MBMariella Burani

MagusMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 35%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerMagusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageMagus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMBBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CardamomRose GeraniumIrisVioletCoconutJasmineBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonMandarin OrangeCardamomCoriander

Heart

Tonka BeanTolu BalsamVioletCoconutPatchouli

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet, Coconut and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for MB, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer79

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night43

Spring58

Summer17

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#21,406

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMBHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MB by Mariella Burani is a soft floral fragrance that combines crisp citrus with cozy spice and powdery florals. Released in 2003, it introduces bright top notes of bergamot, lemon, orange, and mandarin orange, quickly warmed by aromatic cardamom. As the citrus settles, the scent reveals a powdery heart centered on ir…

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Magus by Memoize London blends bright mandarin and sharp cardamom with a warm heart of cinnamon and tonka bean. The fragrance settles on skin with violet, patchouli, and benzoin, creating a soft amber warmth for cold autumn evenings. It leans sweet and comforting without turning overly sugary.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MB or Magus?

Magus takes 3 of 5 categories. MB is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Magus is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose MB for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Magus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MB or Magus?

Magus lasts longest (Magus 73/100, MB 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MB or Magus?

Magus projects furthest (Magus 69/100, MB 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MB and Magus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet, Coconut and Mandarin Orange.

Is MB or Magus better for summer or winter?

MB suits daytime wear; Magus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MB and Magus?

MB features Cardamom, Rose Geranium, Iris, Violet and Coconut. Magus has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Tolu Balsam, Violet and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.