Fragrance comparison

VSOP Elite vs Magnus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #74,629 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Magnus

Swiss Arabian

4.754 votes

Rank #38,581 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnus takes 4 of 4 categories.

VSOP Elite
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Magnus
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

VSOP Elite0/4

Magnus4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

MagnusSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityMagnus

SillageMagnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMagnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

Amberoak mossMuskVanilla

Top

AppleBergamotBlack CurrantPineapple

Heart

BirchJasminePatchouliRose

Base

AmberMossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMagnusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VSOP Elite by Sergio Nero is a woody chypre that opens with crisp apple and black currant. As it settles, a prominent birch note provides a smoky, masculine character, supported by moss and amber. It is an accessible choice for men who prefer earthy, classic structures for daily wear in temperate weather.

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Magnus by Swiss Arabian is a spirited unisex fragrance that balances bright orchard fruits with a grounded, woody base. It opens with a crisp snap of apple and pineapple, eventually settling into a reliable birch and patchouli heart. Perfect for daily wear in temperate weather, it offers a versatile profile for those …

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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, VSOP Elite or Magnus?

Magnus takes 4 of 4 categories. VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Magnus is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Magnus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, VSOP Elite or Magnus?

Magnus lasts longest (Magnus 60/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, VSOP Elite or Magnus?

Magnus projects furthest (Magnus 75/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do VSOP Elite and Magnus smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple.

Is VSOP Elite or Magnus better for summer or winter?

VSOP Elite suits day or night wear; Magnus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VSOP Elite and Magnus?

VSOP Elite has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, oak moss, Musk and Vanilla. Magnus has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Vanilla.