Magnat by Ésika
Men 2015
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Description
Magnat by Ésika is a leather fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Frank Voelkl. The top notes are apple, violet leaf, black cardamom, cypress, and helichrysum; the heart notes evoke whisky, cedar, geranium, orange blossom, and water lily; while the base notes settle on leather, oakmoss, sandalwood, guaiac wood, musk, and amber.
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About Magnat
Magnat by Ésika is a leather fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Frank Voelkl. The top notes are apple, violet leaf, black cardamom, cypress, and helichrysum; the heart notes evoke whisky, cedar, geranium, orange blossom, and water lily; while the base notes settle on leather, oakmoss, sandalwood, guaiac wood, musk, and amber.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
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Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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HMarti
You can’t miss the tobacco note. It’s worth every penny, unlike CK Free which feels like a total rip-off compared to this.
Perfumista choro🔥🥷
Woody and fresh, the classic blue scent but with a sweet, distinctive dry-down. Flawless performance, great sillage, and long-lasting. Versatile and perfect for daily wear, especially in Esika’s heat without breaking the bank. If you want compliments, this is the winner.
Jaime Ramírez
I bought this 10 years ago when William Levy was promoting it. At first, I hated it for being too sweet, like vanilla, and I gave it away. Now, a decade later, it smells much better: less sweet, with notes of apple, suede, and herbs. For $14, it beats Zara and doesn’t smell like AVON. Lasts 12 hours on my skin, a masculine scent with soft leather. The Magnat line is top-tier, but Select and Elite smell like designer fragrances. 🔥
Christian.Val
Pleasant, sweet, with leather and a hint of liquor. But the performance is weak: about half an hour of projection, then it fades to skin scent. I liked it, but I wouldn’t buy it again. It’s good for testing if you like leather before investing in something better. Lasted about 3 hours on me.
metroidsoldier
This Magnat is very woody and aromatic, and more long-lasting than the other Esika scents. With this one, you never get disappointed.
TheWeightOfTheFragrance
Pleasant surprise. For the price, it’s one of the best. Buy any Magnat by Esika, they are rich fragrances. Though I’d save a bit more to grab an Arabic scent.
Leon-justiniani
I sold my Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black to keep this Magnat instead. They’re very similar. To me, the 212 was too loud and overwhelming. This feels synthetic, but not badly. For the price, it’s a great buy. You get apple, whiskey, and leather. Charming and versatile, works in summer if used moderately. Projection and longevity are 4 to 6 hours, then it fades to skin scent. I picked it up with Select for 600 pesos.
Karenvy_alvarez
I bought it on sale and gifted it to my husband. Every time he wears it, I bite my lip and can’t stop smelling it. People say it doesn’t last, but on him it projects a lot and he gets compliments all over town.
Bryanlp4
For the price, it’s excellent. Performance and scent are very good. You can’t expect more for what you pay, but it gives a lot.
iorelk
I see people crying because it doesn’t last and not buying it. What did they expect from 5-dollar perfumes? If they’re so demanding, go for Tom Ford at 400 dollars. Here they want to smell all day at a low price and still demand more. It’s a great fragrance.
Lexhdz96
I bought the Magnat and the Select blind and they didn’t disappoint: they’re a great value. The Magnat opens with a delicious, fresh apple note that later turns more woody with a liquor touch; perfect for everyday wear or the office. It lasts about 5 hours on skin. The Select is my favorite: it smells more oriental, with dark wood, spices, and a hint of amber. It’s perfect for going out at night in cool weather, dates, or parties; it looks more serious and seductive with a shirt or suit. I recommend both for the price (around $17.50 in Mexico): the Magnat for office/school and the Select for special occasions.
PedroGT500
It’s an average perfume. It has a moment where it smells weird, maybe because of the whiskey note. It’s not bad, but it’s only suitable for running errands or going to the store. It doesn’t last long and has no projection.
cocos ediondos
It’s very good, I think one of the best from Esika. It comes out with whiskey and a slightly synthetic green apple, but it’s a great perfume. The whiskey is what stands out most, with a sweet touch from the amber. It’s a hidden gem.
EdCanoz
Excellent aroma for everyday wear.
Richard Tenorio
Back in 2017, my mom gave me samples of L’Bel, including two Magnats, and I liked them. It smells sweet and oriental; I love its woody, leather, and liquor accords. I give it 8.5 out of 10. The one I truly love is the Magnat Select; it’s one of the best I’ve ever owned. Hopefully, they’ll add it to the platform soon.
fipocket
This fragrance is delicious. People say it’s one of the worst, but in my opinion, it’s fantastic; everyone loves a sweet, liquor-scented smell. I own more than 50 designer and niche perfumes, and this beats many of them. It smells of very light liquor and leather, not strong or unpleasant like Tuscan Leather, which I find too intense. Yes, the longevity and sillage are poor, but the scent is excellent, and I’ve received more compliments than with pricier perfumes like Bleu, CH Men Prive (they’re not similar), 212 VIP Black (this smells more synthetic than the Magnat), Jubilation XXV, etc. Give it a try for $10. The one that reminds me of it is Invitus Intense, like a fusion of Magnat and Select.
FraganDux
If there’s nothing good to say, I won’t say it, and sadly, that’s the case. It doesn’t resemble CH Men Prive at all, and I think there are better options in the Esika catalog, like Kromo Black, which is good, looks nice, is cheap, and has decent longevity.
Aurelioparfum
I bought it on recommendation and was surprised by the quality-to-price ratio. I’ve used it at events and received compliments. It smells great, though I don’t always wear it because of the heat in my city. The downside is that it doesn’t last more than 5 hours on skin, and I’ve had to reapply, but it’s excellent for going out and leaving a masculine scent.
dieRafa
Magnat summary: the perfume that offers the most quality for its price. There are three versions: Magnat Classic, which smells rich, gives personality, authority, and formality (it has an air like JPG Le Male); Magnat Select, with a darker, mysterious, and sexy aroma that is incredibly rich; and Magnat Imperium, versatile and bolder than the classic, ideal for summer daytime. Similar rating to @Jerry7474: Aroma 8.0, moderate to weak projection (1.5 hours, then skin scent), and maximum 5 hours longevity. No fear with sprays based on my experience. *A like if you liked the review*.
josh__prado21
Very good fragrance, versatile for the office and casual or formal wear. It’s very similar to CH Men, about 90%. It’s a bit sweet, smells of light leather, and has rich green apple notes. I’ve received many compliments at work; it’s definitely recommended, though not for warm weather because it’s not fresh.
Jaime Ramírez
What a pity the new formula has dropped in quality; before, with William Levy, it promised 8 hours of longevity and great projection, but now it’s very soft and sweet, nothing for hot weather. Perfect after 5 PM paired with an elegant casual outfit.
Andrés88
Nice fragrance with excellent value for money. It has a sweet touch, so you need to be careful with the amount because it can sometimes get a bit cloying.
Luis1987
Best in terms of scent and price, incredibly cheap for what it contains. A woody blend with leather and rum notes that creates something exquisite, almost edible. Out of my 20 designer scents, this has gotten me more compliments than my beloved Givenchy Gentleman. The downside is it lasts about 4 hours on skin and projects less than 2 feet, but on clothes it lasts until the next day. Very impressive for the price.
Luis Alberto 1990
Hello fragrance lovers, in my humble opinion I own all three Magnats and the truth is I haven’t had bad luck with any of them; in fact, they last longer than some designer scents. For what I paid, it was worth it. The world of perfumery is very diverse and tastes are extremely different. Even the best perfume in the world has divided opinions, so buy what you like and that’s it. Cheers.
c_canabal
Not much to add to what othersudacamas said… I bought them blind and only used them on the day they arrived. I don’t plan to use them again; they really smell like something extremely ordinary. If you’re looking for catalog scents, go to Natura, it worked great for me, but I won’t buy anything else from a catalog brand.
Juanpablo3321
Simply disappointing. I don’t understand how someone recommends it and compares it to CH Men Privé or 212 VIP Black. I bought it blind after those recommendations, but it’s nothing like them. Its performance is abysmal and its scent is a 3/10, leaning towards unisex-feminine.
otrosudacamas
Agree with Juanpablo3321. Is it worth it? No, and I’m starting to think there are hidden Ésika sellers writing reviews. I bought MAGNAT and MAGNAT SELECT and it was a disappointment: synthetic perfumes, smelling cheap and even nauseating. What kind of bad imitation of CH Men Privé is that? How can you buy into that delicious rum note with this green apple mess? It gives me chills that they claim MAGNAT SELECT is sophisticated or similar to the incredible Bvlgari Man in Black. False on performance: they project nothing and fade to skin-level very quickly. MAGNAT SELECT lasts a bit longer, the classic is a whisper. Compliments, maybe only from a loved one out of pity. Anyone who has smelled decent perfumes will immediately sense the low quality. Don’t waste your money on this; for the same price you can get something good like Ferragamo or Mercedes. Colombians can also check out Jean Pascal or Arturo Calle. Avoid this mess and support the good stuff.
eliezerv63
It has a great similarity to Carolina Herrera 212 VIP BLACK. Great quality for the affordable price. Sexy aroma, like a signature scent, a 10/10, versatile for any occasion. This catalog perfume is excellent, I highly recommend it. Cheers.
carAddict
Does anyone know how to get this in Spain?
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