Fragrance comparison

Andalusia vs Be Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Andalusia

Studio Girl

4.502 votes

Rank #59,737 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Be Magic

Mojo

3.899 votes

Rank #48,892 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Be Magic takes 1 of 1 categories.

Andalusia
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character.
Be Magic
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Andalusia0/1

Be Magic1/1

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: Be Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AndalusiaStudio Girl

Be MagicMojo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

iris84%

earthy77%

floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

iris90%

sweet80%

floral70%

rose60%

woody50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both iris, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitPatchouliIrisAmberLavenderPeonyRoseOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

IrisPeonyRose

Base

Woodsy Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,737

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBe MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Studio Girl launched Andalusia in 1961 as a sharp floral green scent built around vintage California style. The opening hits skin with a bright burst of grapefruit and soapy aldehydes that immediately signals its era. As the initial fizz clears, a dry heart of iris, rose, and peony emerges to give the composition a po…

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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, Andalusia or Be Magic?

Be Magic takes 1 of 1 categories. Andalusia is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Be Magic is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Andalusia for a citrus and patchouli character. Choose Be Magic for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Andalusia and Be Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Peony and Rose.

Is Andalusia or Be Magic better for summer or winter?

Be Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Andalusia and Be Magic?

Andalusia features Grapefruit, Patchouli, Iris, Amber and Lavender. Be Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes.