Fragrance comparison

McGonagall vs Cuore

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

McGonagall

Wild Drops Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #57,583 AmberVanilla

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #22,368 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 3 of 4 categories.

McGonagall
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

McGonagall1/4

Cuore3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McGonagallWild Drops Parfums

CuoreGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMcGonagallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla90%

woody80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

balsamic50%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White WineImmortelle

Heart

Dried FruitsTolu BalsamGuaiac WoodLabdanumOlibanumFreesia

Base

VanillaResinsAgarwoodBenzoinAmber

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesDried Fruits, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,583

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,368

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCuoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

McGonagall opens with an unusual white wine and immortelle pairing, then settles into a warm ambered core of dried fruits, balsams, woods, and resin. The drydown looks plush rather than airy, with vanilla, benzoin, oud, and amber giving it a sweet, woody, slightly powdery finish. This reads best for someone who enjoys…

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Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, McGonagall or Cuore?

Cuore takes 3 of 4 categories. McGonagall is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose McGonagall for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, McGonagall or Cuore?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, McGonagall 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, McGonagall or Cuore?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, McGonagall 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do McGonagall and Cuore smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Dried Fruits, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is McGonagall or Cuore better for summer or winter?

McGonagall suits evening wear; Cuore suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in McGonagall and Cuore?

McGonagall has top notes of White Wine and Immortelle, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Tolu Balsam, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Resins, Agarwood and Benzoin. Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.