Fragrance comparison

Pur Magnolia vs Zodiac Aquarius

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Pur Magnolia

Cartier

3.6974 votes

Rank #16,124 CitrusFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Zodiac Aquarius

Rasasi

3.7114 votes

Rank #45,424 CitrusLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pur Magnolia
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zodiac Aquarius
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Pur Magnolia2/4

Zodiac Aquarius2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pur MagnoliaCartier

Zodiac AquariusRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

Category winnerPur MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

74 votes

43%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityZodiac Aquarius

SillageZodiac Aquarius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aquatic30%

citrus100%

lavender91%

fresh spicy83%

floral74%

woody65%

fresh56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MagnoliaCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HyacinthJasmineRoseMagnolia

Heart

LavenderCitruses

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesMagnolia and Citruses. 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

Summer100

Fall23

Winter9

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer20

Fall20

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex21

Women72

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,124

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#45,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPur MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Pur Magnolia opens with sharp citrus and green floral notes that quickly give way to crisp magnolia petals. Perfumer Mathilde Laurent keeps the composition light and watery, skipping heavy amber or vanilla bases. It suits warm spring mornings, outdoor lunches, and quiet office settings where you want a clean s…

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Zodiac Aquarius by Rasasi is a floral-forward scent that balances a bouquet of hyacinth, jasmine, and rose against a crisp lavender heart. It projects a clean, aromatic profile suitable for daily wear. This unisex fragrance settles into a grounding woody base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seeking a fresh, f…

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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, Pur Magnolia or Zodiac Aquarius?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pur Magnolia is rated 3.69/5 from 74 votes; Zodiac Aquarius is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Pur Magnolia for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zodiac Aquarius for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pur Magnolia or Zodiac Aquarius?

Zodiac Aquarius lasts longest (Zodiac Aquarius 73/100, Pur Magnolia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pur Magnolia or Zodiac Aquarius?

Zodiac Aquarius projects furthest (Zodiac Aquarius 75/100, Pur Magnolia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pur Magnolia and Zodiac Aquarius smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Magnolia and Citruses.

Is Pur Magnolia or Zodiac Aquarius better for summer or winter?

Pur Magnolia suits daytime wear; Zodiac Aquarius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pur Magnolia and Zodiac Aquarius?

Pur Magnolia features Magnolia and Citruses. Zodiac Aquarius has top notes of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Rose and Magnolia, heart notes of Lavender and Citruses, a base of Woody Notes.