Fragrance comparison

Bad Magic vs Esfera 1

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bad Magic

Motörhead

4.388 votes

Rank #35,826 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Esfera 1

Pisello Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #75,432 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bad Magic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bad Magic
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Esfera 1
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character.

Bad Magic4/4

Esfera 10/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bad MagicMotörhead

Esfera 1Pisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBad Magic

SillageBad Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBad MagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

caramel61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both sweet, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomJasmineRose

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliOrangeLemon

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanillaCaramelMuskCedarwood

Top

Orange BlossomMarshmallowWhite WineRed FruitsJasmineOrangeCherry

Heart

Fruity NotesLavenderVanillaCaramelRose

Base

Madagascar VanillaWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Orange. Durations are only published for Bad Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex38

Women46

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#75,432

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBad MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bad Magic by Motörhead presents an unexpected contrast to heavy metal grit, opening as an airy, sugary confection built around bright orange blossom and spun sugar. The initial spray delivers a lively burst of citrus zest, where sharp lemon and sweet orange cut through romantic jasmine petals. As it settles on warm sk…

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Esfera 1 by Pisello Parfum blends bright orange blossom and rich marshmallow. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this scent to combine sweet caramel with dry woody notes. A splash of white wine adds a crisp, boozy edge, making it an intriguing choice for cool spring evenings or casual night outs.

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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 lasts longer, Bad Magic or Esfera 1?

Bad Magic lasts longest (Bad Magic 62/100, Esfera 1 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bad Magic or Esfera 1?

Bad Magic projects furthest (Bad Magic 52/100, Esfera 1 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bad Magic and Esfera 1 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Orange.

Is Bad Magic or Esfera 1 better for summer or winter?

Bad Magic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bad Magic and Esfera 1?

Bad Magic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Neroli, Orange and Lemon, a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk. Esfera 1 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, White Wine and Red Fruits, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender, Vanilla and Caramel, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Woody Notes and Musk.