Fragrance comparison

Adidas Sensual Instinct vs Be Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

Adidas Sensual Instinct

Adidas

3.7245 votes

Rank #55,207 FloralFruity

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64%scent match

Closely related

Be Magic

Mojo

3.899 votes

Rank #48,892 FruityIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adidas Sensual Instinct takes 2 of 3 categories.

Adidas Sensual Instinct
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Be Magic
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas Sensual Instinct2/3

Be Magic1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adidas Sensual Instinct
Sillage & projection: Adidas Sensual Instinct
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

Adidas Sensual InstinctAdidas

Be MagicMojo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 14%Had 50%Want 37%

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

22%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

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

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAdidas Sensual Instinct

SillageAdidas Sensual Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

rose77%

sweet69%

iris61%

fruity100%

iris90%

sweet80%

floral70%

rose60%

woody50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fruity, floral and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantMagnolia

Heart

RosePeonyIris

Base

CaramelPeach

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

Woodsy Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer90

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,207

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBe MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas Sensual Instinct by Adidas is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Adidas Sensual Instinct was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Benoist Lapouza. Top notes are Black Currant and Magnolia; middle notes are Rose, Peony and Iris; base notes are Caramel and Peach.

Reviews →

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, Adidas Sensual Instinct or Be Magic?

Adidas Sensual Instinct takes 2 of 3 categories. Adidas Sensual Instinct is rated 3.72/5 from 45 votes; Be Magic is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Adidas Sensual Instinct for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Be Magic for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Sensual Instinct or Be Magic?

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

Which projects more, Adidas Sensual Instinct or Be Magic?

Adidas Sensual Instinct projects furthest (Adidas Sensual Instinct 53/100, Be Magic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Sensual Instinct and Be Magic smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and iris accords. Common notes include Rose, Peony and Iris.

Is Adidas Sensual Instinct or Be Magic better for summer or winter?

Adidas Sensual Instinct suits daytime wear; Be Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Sensual Instinct and Be Magic?

Adidas Sensual Instinct has top notes of Black Currant and Magnolia, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Iris, a base of Caramel and Peach. Be Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes.