Fragrance comparison

Almond & Vanilla vs Magie Rouge

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Almond & Vanilla

Bath & Body Works

4.3391 votes

Rank #9,122 NuttySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Magie Rouge

Marrakech Imperial

4.2163 votes

Rank #9,017 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Rouge takes 4 of 7 categories.

Almond & Vanilla
Choose it for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Magie Rouge
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Almond & Vanilla3/7

Magie Rouge4/7

Ratings & consensus: Almond & Vanilla
Community sentiment: Almond & Vanilla
Longevity: Magie Rouge
Sillage & projection: Magie Rouge
Value for money: Almond & Vanilla
Versatility: Magie Rouge
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magie Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Almond & VanillaBath & Body Works

Magie RougeMarrakech Imperial

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

4.21/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

52%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMagie Rouge

SillageMagie Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAlmond & VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

sweet92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

woody61%

musky100%

powdery90%

vanilla80%

floral70%

woody60%

amber50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both musky, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutPink PepperLemonOrange

Heart

Sweet AlmondVanilla OrchidCinnamonMirabella Plum

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

AcáciaPink PepperCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaVioletJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

Cashmere WoodMuskVelvetTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Magie Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerMagie RougeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex25

Women71

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

Date 37%Casual 25%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#9,017

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMagie RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almond & Vanilla by Bath & Body Works is a floral fruity gourmand defined by hazelnut and pink pepper at the top. It settles into sweet almond and vanilla orchid, anchored by a warm cashmere wood and musk base. This scent feels like a cozy, easygoing companion for cooler days when you want something comforting on your…

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Magie Rouge by Marrakech Imperial is a warm, velvety fragrance that centers on creamy vanilla, dusted cinnamon, and pillowy cashmere woods. The scent opens with a lively prickle of pink pepper and acacia blossom, offering an airy floral brightness that quickly gives way to powdery violet and tender jasmine. As the per…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Almond & Vanilla or Magie Rouge?

Magie Rouge takes 4 of 7 categories. Almond & Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 91 votes; Magie Rouge is rated 4.21/5 from 63 votes. Choose Almond & Vanilla for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Magie Rouge for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Almond & Vanilla or Magie Rouge?

Magie Rouge lasts longest (Magie Rouge 87/100, Almond & Vanilla 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Almond & Vanilla or Magie Rouge?

Magie Rouge projects furthest (Magie Rouge 74/100, Almond & Vanilla 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almond & Vanilla and Magie Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.

Is Almond & Vanilla or Magie Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magie Rouge is the stronger pick. For winter, Almond & Vanilla is the stronger pick. Magie Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almond & Vanilla and Magie Rouge?

Almond & Vanilla has top notes of Hazelnut, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Sweet Almond, Vanilla Orchid, Cinnamon and Mirabella Plum, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Magie Rouge has top notes of Acácia, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Vanilla, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Velvet and Tonka Bean.