Fragrance comparison

Percival vs Magus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,164 ratings analysed

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,814 AmberWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Magus

Memoize London

4.1822 votes

Rank #20,702 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magus takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Percival2/5

Magus3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PercivalParfums de Marly

MagusMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

Category winnerPercivalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMagus

SillageMagus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMagusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

Top

CinnamonMandarin OrangeCardamomCoriander

Heart

Tonka BeanTolu BalsamVioletCoconutPatchouli

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Coriander and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Percival, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring58

Summer17

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 18%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,814

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#20,702

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

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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, Percival or Magus?

Magus takes 3 of 5 categories. Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes; Magus is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magus for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Percival or Magus?

They last about the same: Magus 73/100, Percival 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Percival or Magus?

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

Do Percival and Magus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Coriander and Cinnamon.

Is Percival or Magus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Percival and Magus?

Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir. 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.