A 21 vs La Flûte Magique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A 21 takes 4 of 5 categories.
A 21Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
La Flûte MagiqueChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money.
A 214/5
La Flûte Magique1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A 21
- Sillage & projection
- A 21
- Value for money
- La Flûte Magique
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A 21
- Fragranxe ranking
- A 21
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A 21MorphLa Flûte MagiqueLes ContesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
45%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
85 votes
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA 21
SillageA 21
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Flûte MagiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky91%
vanilla83%
fruity74%
woody65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
woody90%
musky80%
citrus70%
powdery60%
fresh50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both musky, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black CurrantOsmanthus
Heart2-4 hrs
CetaloxWhite Musk
Base6-10+ hrs
Madagascar VanillaAmbroxan
Top20-30 mins
CitrusBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CardamomRose
Base6-8+ hrs
CashmeranWoody NotesWhite MuskAmbroxan
Category winnerA 21Longest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer26
Fall96
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,155
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#59,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA 21Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph A 21 is an Italian amber fragrance that balances tart fruitiness with a warm, cozy base. The scent begins with a burst of tangy black currant and soft, peachy osmanthus before settling into a plush cloud of white musk and clean cetalox. As the perfume rests on your skin, rich Madagascar vanilla and mineral ambro…
Reviews →La Flûte Magique by Les Contes opens with an energizing blast of tart black currant and zesty bergamot that smells like peeling fresh citrus on a bright morning. As the initial brightness settles, a warm blend of crushed green cardamom and velvety rose takes over the heart, adding an inviting, slightly peppery warmth …
Reviews →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, A 21 or La Flûte Magique?
A 21 takes 4 of 5 categories. A 21 is rated 3.67/5 from 85 votes; La Flûte Magique is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose A 21 for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Flûte Magique for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Which lasts longer, A 21 or La Flûte Magique?
A 21 lasts longest (A 21 73/100, La Flûte Magique 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A 21 or La Flûte Magique?
A 21 projects furthest (A 21 62/100, La Flûte Magique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A 21 and La Flûte Magique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, White Musk and Ambroxan.
Is A 21 or La Flûte Magique better for summer or winter?
A 21 suits evening wear; La Flûte Magique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A 21 and La Flûte Magique?
A 21 has top notes of Black Currant and Osmanthus, heart notes of Cetalox and White Musk, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Ambroxan. La Flûte Magique has top notes of Citrus, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom and Rose, a base of Cashmeran, Woody Notes, White Musk and Ambroxan.
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