Fragrance comparison

Anouchka vs Magic

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

Anouchka

Revillon

3.90147 votes

Rank #11,884 White FloralSweet

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56%scent match

Closely related

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Anouchka
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Anouchka3/7

Magic3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnouchkaRevillon

MagicCeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 41%Had 30%Want 29%

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerMagicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

37%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAnouchka

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAnouchkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

tuberose84%

woody77%

honey69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both sweet, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachGreen NotesBergamotCorianderAldehydesOrange Blossom

Heart

TuberoseHoneyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineCarnationRoseOrchid

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearOrchidClementineRoseCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer49

Fall100

Winter49

Day100

Night–

Spring54

Summer30

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night83

Category winnerAnouchkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex13

Women81

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#7,264

PerfumerAlain Astori, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anouchka by Revillon is a fruity chypre launched in 1994, centered around a rich tuberose and honey core. It offers a surprising modern feel, blending tart peach and aldehydes with a deep oakmoss base. Designed for those who appreciate classic, elegant florals that linger on the skin, it is a versatile choice for spri…

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Magic by Celine delivers an inviting burst of crisp pear and tangy clementine layered over powdery rose and warm sandalwood. Created in 1996 by Sophia Grojsman and Alain Astori, this vintage composition swaps out heavy nineties peach for a brighter, dewier orchard fruit opening. The heart unfolds with creamy ylang-yla…

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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, Anouchka or Magic?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Anouchka is rated 3.90/5 from 147 votes; Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes. Choose Anouchka for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anouchka or Magic?

They last about the same: Anouchka 74/100, Magic 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Anouchka or Magic?

Projection is very close: Anouchka 67/100, Magic 67/100 for sillage.

Do Anouchka and Magic smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Anouchka or Magic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anouchka is the stronger pick. For winter, Magic is the stronger pick. Anouchka suits daytime wear; Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anouchka and Magic?

Anouchka has top notes of Peach, Green Notes, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Magic has top notes of Pear, Orchid, Clementine and Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.