Fragrance comparison

Mugler Cologne Run Free vs Radiant Magnolia

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 538 ratings analysed

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

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18%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Radiant Magnolia

Narciso Rodriguez

3.96143 votes

Rank #6,333 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radiant Magnolia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Radiant Magnolia
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Cologne Run Free2/7

Radiant Magnolia5/7

Ratings & consensus: Radiant Magnolia
Community sentiment: Radiant Magnolia
Longevity: Radiant Magnolia
Sillage & projection: Radiant Magnolia
Value for money: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Versatility: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Radiant Magnolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler Cologne Run FreeMugler

Radiant MagnoliaNarciso Rodriguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

3.96/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerRadiant MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

395 votes

34%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerRadiant MagnoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRadiant Magnolia

SillageRadiant Magnolia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

floral100%

citrus83%

fruity65%

fresh spicy48%

musky30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AkigalawoodGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotAmbretteGinger

Heart

MagnoliaRoseMusk

Base

OsmanthusAkigalawood

InformationalShared notesAkigalawood and Ginger. Durations are only published for Mugler Cologne Run Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall65

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer90

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

Men8

Unisex20

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#6,333

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerRadiant MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Cologne Run Free kicks off with a sharp blast of zesty purple ginger that wakes you right up. You will notice a brief sting of perfumer alcohol before the spicy kick settles into dry, peppery akigalawood and sheer musk. The feel is crisp, woody, and soap-clean without leaning powdery or heavy. It gives you the …

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Radiant Magnolia is a bright floral built around sparkling magnolia, soft rose and Narciso Rodriguez style musk. Bergamot and ginger give the opening a crisp, lightly spicy lift before the scent settles into a clean, airy floral-musky trail. It reads polished, feminine and easy to wear, especially in spring and warm d…

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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, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Radiant Magnolia?

Radiant Magnolia takes 5 of 7 categories. Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes; Radiant Magnolia is rated 3.96/5 from 143 votes. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Radiant Magnolia for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Radiant Magnolia?

Radiant Magnolia lasts longest (Radiant Magnolia 76/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Cologne Run Free or Radiant Magnolia?

Radiant Magnolia projects furthest (Radiant Magnolia 63/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Cologne Run Free and Radiant Magnolia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Akigalawood and Ginger.

Is Mugler Cologne Run Free or Radiant Magnolia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mugler Cologne Run Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Mugler Cologne Run Free is the stronger pick. Mugler Cologne Run Free suits daytime wear; Radiant Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Cologne Run Free and Radiant Magnolia?

Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger. Radiant Magnolia has top notes of Bergamot, Ambrette and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Musk, a base of Osmanthus and Akigalawood.