Fragrance comparison

Althaur vs Magic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Althaur

HelloHelen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,472 WoodyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #73,030 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Althaur takes 1 of 1 categories.

Althaur
Choose it for a woody and rum character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Althaur1/1

Magic0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlthaurHelloHelen

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rum92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

musky61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRumSaffron

Heart

PatchouliIrisRose

Base

OudDry WoodNutmegMuskMugwort

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,472

PerfumerHelen Nechyporuk, Vanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlthaurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Althaur by HelloHelen opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and dark rum before settling into a warm core of patchouli, iris, and earthy saffron. Dry woods and subtle oud anchor the base, creating a cozy atmosphere tailored for crisp autumn nights and intimate dinners.

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Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

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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.

Do Althaur and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Althaur or Magic better for summer or winter?

Althaur suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Althaur and Magic?

Althaur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris and Rose, a base of Oud, Dry Wood, Nutmeg and Musk. Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan.