98%
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Magnus Eau de Parfum bottle Magnus
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Empereur Eau de Parfum bottle Empereur

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Magnus
This one's a crowd-pleaser for sure. Bold, fruity, and projects like mad - a solid choice if you want to be noticed without breaking the bank. It's got that undeniable 'designer dupe' vibe, but don't let that put you off; it stands on its own too.
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Our Verdict - Empereur
Alright, so it's another Aventus clone, but for the price? It's not half bad. Expect a bit of a synthetic punch at the start, then a quick fade-out. Decent for a budget-friendly option, but don't expect miracles.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 9%
Floral 17% 17%
Fruity 21% 21%
Green 10% 10%
Sweet 25% 22%
Warm 7% 4%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 19% 18%
Animalic 10% 15%
Fresh 13% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magnus EdP
Empereur EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 25% vs 25%
Apple 25% vs 25%
Pineapple 25% vs 25%
Bergamot 25% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 25%
Jasmine 25% vs 25%
Birch 25% vs 25%
Patchouli 25% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 25% vs 25%
Musk 25% vs 25%
Vanilla 25% vs 25%
Only in Magnus
Amber 25%
Only in Empereur
Ambergris 25%

Accords

Magnus Empereur
100%
Fruity
100%
74%
Woody
74%
58%
Earthy
58%
58%
Sweet
58%
57%
Citrus
57%
57%
Rose
57%
57%
Powdery
56%
Mossy
56%
56%
White Floral
56%
56%
Vanilla
56%
Patchouli
56%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
74%
74%
Earthy shared
58%
58%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
Citrus shared
57%
57%
Rose shared
57%
57%
57%
Mossy shared
56%
56%
White Floral shared
56%
56%
Vanilla shared
56%
56%
56%

Performance

Magnus Empereur
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Magnus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold fruitiness and strong projection make it perfect for date nights and casual outings where you want to make an impression. While a bit much for a formal office setting, it could work for more relaxed professional environments.

Empereur

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sports. The consensus on its performance being short-lived means it won't overpower an office environment but also won't last for a full formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
98%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Earthy accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magnus
Empereur
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