Fragrance comparison

McGonagall vs N.119

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

McGonagall

Wild Drops Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #54,338 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

N.119

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #70,983 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

McGonagall takes 1 of 2 categories.

McGonagall
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
N.119
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character.

McGonagall1/2

N.1190/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McGonagallWild Drops Parfums

N.119InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla90%

woody80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

balsamic83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

musky30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody

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

Notes

SantolinaResinsLabdanumAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Resins and Amber. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,338

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMcGonagallHigher 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…

Reviews →

N.119 by InEstasy delivers a focused amber experience that relies on resinous warmth and aromatic santolina. It leans into a dark, balsamic profile that performs well during cooler evenings or formal winter occasions. For those who enjoy deep, wood-centered compositions without excessive sweetness, this masculine frag…

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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 projects more, McGonagall or N.119?

Projection is very close: McGonagall 50/100, N.119 50/100 for sillage.

Do McGonagall and N.119 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Resins and Amber.

Is McGonagall or N.119 better for summer or winter?

McGonagall suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in McGonagall and N.119?

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. N.119 features Santolina, Resins, Labdanum and Amber.