90%
Very Similar
Magnus Eau de Parfum bottle Magnus
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Prime Eau de Parfum bottle Prime

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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 - Prime
A solid, approachable fruity-oud that delivers good performance without breaking the bank. It's a reliable choice that won't surprise you, but it won't disappoint either.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 8%
Floral 17% 16%
Fruity 21% 17%
Green 10% 7%
Sweet 25% 25%
Warm 7% 8%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 19% 19%
Animalic 10% 16%
Fresh 13% 8%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 25% vs 30%
Patchouli 25% vs 38%
Only in Magnus
Rose 25% Birch 25%
Only in Prime
Orris 31%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 17%
Vanilla 25% vs 29%

Accords

Magnus Prime
100%
Fruity
100%
58%
Sweet
85%
74%
Woody
62%
Oud
70%
56%
Vanilla
61%
57%
Citrus
60%
Patchouli
60%
58%
Earthy
57%
Rose
57%
Powdery
57%
56%
Mossy
56%
White Floral
50%
Leather
50%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
58%
85%
Woody shared
74%
62%
Oud
70%
Vanilla shared
56%
61%
Citrus shared
57%
60%
60%
58%
57%
Powdery shared
57%
57%
56%
White Floral shared
56%
50%
50%

Performance

Magnus Prime
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Prime

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its good projection and decent longevity make it a bit much for a close-quarters office, but the balanced fruity and leathery accords suit dates and cooler casual outings well. It's versatile enough for some formal wear, but not ideal for active sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
86%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Woody accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magnus
Prime
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