89%
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Magnus Eau de Parfum bottle Magnus
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U Gender U
2019 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Elite Man Eau de Parfum bottle Elite Man

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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 - Elite Man
A surprisingly decent, budget-friendly take on a fruity-chypre for the everyday. Don't expect beast mode, but do expect a cheerful, fresh aroma that punches above its weight in scent quality, if not in longevity.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 17% 19%
Fruity 21% 14%
Green 10% 7%
Sweet 25% 23%
Warm 7% 14%
Woody 12% 9%
Earthy 19% 21%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 13% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magnus EdP
Elite Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 25% vs 23%
Pineapple 25% vs 23%
Bergamot 25% vs 30%
Only in Magnus
Apple 25%
Only in Elite Man
Pepper 23%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 27%
Jasmine 25% vs 27%
Patchouli 25% vs 27%
Only in Magnus
Birch 25%
Only in Elite Man
Birch Tar 18%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 25% vs 25%
Musk 25% vs 25%
Amber 25% vs 25%
Vanilla 25% vs 25%

Accords

Magnus Elite Man
100%
Fruity
62%
57%
Citrus
100%
74%
Woody
58%
Sweet
65%
56%
Vanilla
65%
Amber
65%
58%
Earthy
57%
Rose
57%
Powdery
52%
56%
Mossy
Aromatic
54%
Tropical
48%
Fruity shared
100%
62%
Citrus shared
57%
100%
74%
Sweet shared
58%
65%
Vanilla shared
56%
65%
65%
58%
57%
Powdery shared
57%
52%
56%
54%
48%

Performance

Magnus Elite Man
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.

Elite Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear or after-sport refreshment, perfect for those 'quick errands' as one review states. However, its noted short projection means it won't dominate an office environment, and it lacks the gravitas for formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
94%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magnus
Elite Man
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