Fragrance comparison

Bliss vs Magic

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bliss

Paradis des Sens

4.3260 votes

Rank #22,745 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #64,142 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bliss takes 2 of 2 categories.

Bliss
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Bliss2/2

Magic0/2

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): Bliss
Fragranxe ranking: Bliss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlissParadis des Sens

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 55%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

earthy80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

fruity50%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryPink Pepper

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherSaffronJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliWoody NotesOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

Category winnerBlissLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer64

Fall100

Winter96

Day71

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex57

Women2

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tart raspberry meets supple leather right away. Do not overspray this. Paradis des Sens Bliss opens with an energetic pop of crushed pink pepper and sweet red fruit that quickly wraps around dark, tannic hides. It feels bold and grounded. As the first hour passes, warm saffron and clean jasmine soften the rugged cente…

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Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

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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.

Do Bliss and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Leather and Saffron.

Is Bliss or Magic better for summer or winter?

Bliss suits evening wear; Magic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bliss and Magic?

Bliss has top notes of Raspberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, Oakmoss and Amber. Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan.