A Starlit Spell vs Epic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Starlit Spell takes 2 of 3 categories.
A Starlit SpellChoose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
EpicChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
A Starlit Spell2/3
Epic1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Starlit Spell
- Sillage & projection
- A Starlit Spell
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Epic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Starlit SpellScent JournerEpicAmerican EagleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
20%Love
70%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Starlit Spell
SillageA Starlit Spell
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
powdery92%
earthy84%
woody77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
green100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearIrisAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
Orris RootLavenderDamask Rose
Base
MuskVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb
Heart
Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night25
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#58,077
PerfumerKajal Gujar
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,837
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA Starlit Spell is a soft, powdery iris and orris scent with a bright, slightly sparkling opening. Pear and mandarin add a gentle fruity sheen, then lavender and rose give it a clean floral heart. On skin it settles into musky woods with vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli, staying calm and wearable. If you like iris th…
Reviews →Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …
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 Starlit Spell or Epic?
A Starlit Spell takes 2 of 3 categories. A Starlit Spell is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose A Starlit Spell for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A Starlit Spell or Epic?
A Starlit Spell lasts longest (A Starlit Spell 50/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Starlit Spell or Epic?
A Starlit Spell projects furthest (A Starlit Spell 50/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Starlit Spell and Epic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Musk.
Is A Starlit Spell or Epic better for summer or winter?
A Starlit Spell suits daytime wear; Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Starlit Spell and Epic?
A Starlit Spell has top notes of Pear, Iris, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Lavender and Damask Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.
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