Fragrance comparison

Aria vs C'est Magique

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aria

Paolo Gigli

3.679 votes

Rank #57,436 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

C'est Magique

Kesling

4.003 votes

Rank #22,060 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aria takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aria
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
C'est Magique
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aria2/3

C'est Magique1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aria
Sillage & projection: Aria
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: C'est Magique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AriaPaolo Gigli

C'est MagiqueKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 23%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAria

SillageAria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliVirginia CedarWhite MuskAmber

Top

LemonGreen NotesPlumMandarin OrangeBergamotPineappleFruity Notes

Heart

GardeniaFreesiaYlang-YlangJasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Palisander RosewoodPrecious WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Aria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerC'est MagiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Aria delivers a bright burst of sunny Italian citrus laced with juicy tropical fruit right out of the bottle. Crisp lemon and bergamot cut through an immediate splash of sweet pineapple. The opening is energetic and tart. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles into a lush floral bouquet led by creamy g…

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C'est Magique is a bright, fruity floral blend from 1997. It opens with a vibrant burst of lemon, mandarin, and pineapple, eventually settling into a gardenia and ylang-ylang heart. On the skin, the fragrance relies on palisander rosewood and musk to provide a grounded, woodsy finish suitable for casual daytime wear d…

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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, Aria or C'est Magique?

Aria takes 2 of 3 categories. Aria is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; C'est Magique is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aria for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose C'est Magique for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aria or C'est Magique?

Aria lasts longest (Aria 70/100, C'est Magique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aria or C'est Magique?

Aria projects furthest (Aria 66/100, C'est Magique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria and C'est Magique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Gardenia.

Is Aria or C'est Magique better for summer or winter?

Aria suits daytime wear; C'est Magique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria and C'est Magique?

Aria has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and White Musk. C'est Magique has top notes of Lemon, Green Notes, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Precious Woods and Musk.