Fragrance comparison

916 vs Be Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

916

Borbonese

3.005 votes

Rank #71,183 Soft SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Be Magic

Mojo

3.899 votes

Rank #48,892 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

916 takes 2 of 3 categories.

916
Choose it for a soft spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Be Magic
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

9162/3

Be Magic1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 916
Sillage & projection: 916
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Be Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

916Borbonese

Be MagicMojo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity916

Sillage916

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

iris92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

violet61%

fruity100%

iris90%

sweet80%

floral70%

rose60%

woody50%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGingerBergamot

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

AmbroxanSandalwood

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesIris, Peony and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBe MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Borbonese 916 is a soft spicy iris scent with a bright ginger and bergamot opening, then a powdery floral heart of iris, peony, and rose. The drydown looks clean and modern rather than heavy, with ambroxan and sandalwood giving it a musky woody base. It may suit someone who likes polished, contemporary florals with a …

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Be Magic by Mojo kicks off with a burst of sugary candied berries and bright fruity notes that immediately feel cheerful and energetic. As the opening sweetness settles on skin, a soft floral heart of fresh peony, romantic rose, and powdery iris emerges, turning the initial candy sweetness into a clean, gentle floral …

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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, 916 or Be Magic?

916 takes 2 of 3 categories. 916 is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Be Magic is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose 916 for a soft spicy and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Be Magic for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 916 or Be Magic?

916 lasts longest (916 60/100, Be Magic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 916 or Be Magic?

916 projects furthest (916 50/100, Be Magic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 916 and Be Magic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Peony and Rose.

Is 916 or Be Magic better for summer or winter?

916 suits daytime wear; Be Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 916 and Be Magic?

916 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Ambroxan and Sandalwood. Be Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes.