Be Magic vs Borbonese
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Borbonese takes 2 of 3 categories.
Be MagicChoose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BorboneseChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Be Magic1/3
Borbonese2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Borbonese
- Sillage & projection
- Borbonese
- 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
Be MagicMojoBorboneseBorboneseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%
3.77/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 30%Had 37%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
29%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBorbonese
SillageBorbonese
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
iris90%
sweet80%
floral70%
rose60%
woody50%
powdery100%
violet92%
fruity84%
floral77%
rose69%
tropical61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity Notes
Heart
IrisPeonyRose
Base
Woodsy Notes
Notes
IrisVioletPeachMangoAmberRosePeonyMusk
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,892
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#56,119
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBe MagicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBe 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 …
Reviews →Borbonese is a powdery floral fruity scent with a distinctly vintage feel. Peach and mango soften the opening, then violet, iris, rose and peony bring a makeup-like, velvety floral heart before musk and amber add a gentle warmth. It usually reads feminine, slightly sweet and more dressed-up than casual. If you enjoy s…
Reviews →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, Be Magic or Borbonese?
Borbonese takes 2 of 3 categories. Be Magic is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Borbonese is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Be Magic for a fruity and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Borbonese for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Be Magic or Borbonese?
Borbonese lasts longest (Borbonese 58/100, Be Magic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Be Magic or Borbonese?
Borbonese projects furthest (Borbonese 73/100, Be Magic 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Be Magic and Borbonese smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Iris, Peony and Rose.
Is Be Magic or Borbonese better for summer or winter?
Be Magic suits daytime wear; Borbonese suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Be Magic and Borbonese?
Be Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Iris, Peony and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes. Borbonese features Iris, Violet, Peach, Mango and Amber.
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