Fragrance comparison

Oud Fonce vs Oud Magnetique

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Oud Fonce

Voile

3.8817 votes

Rank #21,361 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud Magnetique

Molinard

4.23106 votes

Rank #7,701 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Magnetique takes 3 of 5 categories.

Oud Fonce
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud Magnetique
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud Fonce2/5

Oud Magnetique3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud FonceVoile

Oud MagnetiqueMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 44%

4.23/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerOud MagnetiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

18%Like

47%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOud Fonce

SillageOud Magnetique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOud FonceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud88%

leather77%

violet65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

woody100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both oud, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart

Leather

Base

ResinVioletAmber

Top

SaffronNutmegBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletYlang-YlangPalisander Rosewood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Leather, Violet 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

Spring36

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring23

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men16

Unisex61

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOud MagnetiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Fonce is a dark, resinous oud with a clear leather core and a soft violet tone underneath. It opens smoky and dry rather than sweet, then settles into an ambery, slightly powdery finish. It reads unisex but often leans masculine in wear. If you like textured oud, leather, and cooler-weather scents with strong pres…

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Molinard Oud Magnetique opens with an immediate kick of pungent saffron, spicy nutmeg, and bright lemon that quickly settles into a deep, old-school agarwood profile. As the initial sharp burst cools on skin, velvety rose petals, powdery violet, and creamy ylang-ylang round out the edges without turning sugary. The ba…

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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, Oud Fonce or Oud Magnetique?

Oud Magnetique takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Fonce is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Oud Magnetique is rated 4.23/5 from 106 votes. Choose Oud Fonce for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Magnetique for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Fonce or Oud Magnetique?

Oud Fonce lasts longest (Oud Fonce 76/100, Oud Magnetique 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Fonce or Oud Magnetique?

Projection is very close: Oud Magnetique 70/100, Oud Fonce 68/100 for sillage.

Do Oud Fonce and Oud Magnetique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Violet and Amber.

Is Oud Fonce or Oud Magnetique better for summer or winter?

Oud Fonce suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Fonce and Oud Magnetique?

Oud Fonce has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Leather, a base of Resin, Violet and Amber. Oud Magnetique has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Amber and Vetiver.