Fragrance comparison

Peridot vs Magnolia Stellata

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Peridot

Armaf

3.8698 votes

Rank #13,622 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Magnolia Stellata

Helan

4.003 votes

Rank #62,663 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peridot takes 4 of 4 categories.

Peridot
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Magnolia Stellata
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Peridot4/4

Magnolia Stellata0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeridotArmaf

Magnolia StellataHelan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

98 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPeridot

SillagePeridot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPeridotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

tuberose77%

yellow floral69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangePetitgrainPink Pepper

Heart

TuberoseJasmineHoneysuckleYlang-YlangMusk

Base

BenzoinVanillaWoodsy NotesPatchouli

Top

Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamotYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaStar AniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

TuberoseSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex27

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#62,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPeridotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Peridot by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and pink pepper. This immediate citrus brightness soon makes room for a dense, green floral core. A heavy dose of tuberose dominates the middle phase, flanked by sweet honeysuckle and rich jasmine. As the perfume warms on your skin, it settles into a base of w…

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Helan Magnolia Stellata opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened grapefruit. The initial citrus fizz quickly settles, clearing space for a lush floral heart dominated by starry magnolia petals, green lily-of-the-valley, and a subtle flick of spicy star anise. As the bright openin…

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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, Peridot or Magnolia Stellata?

Peridot takes 4 of 4 categories. Peridot is rated 3.86/5 from 98 votes; Magnolia Stellata is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Peridot for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Magnolia Stellata for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Peridot or Magnolia Stellata?

Peridot lasts longest (Peridot 65/100, Magnolia Stellata 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peridot or Magnolia Stellata?

Peridot projects furthest (Peridot 65/100, Magnolia Stellata 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peridot and Magnolia Stellata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Peridot or Magnolia Stellata better for summer or winter?

Magnolia Stellata suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peridot and Magnolia Stellata?

Peridot has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Magnolia Stellata has top notes of Orange Blossom, Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Star Anise, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.