Fragrance comparison

C'est Magique vs Kenzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

C'est Magique

Kesling

4.003 votes

Rank #24,884 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,998 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

C'est Magique1/3

Kenzo2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kenzo
Sillage & projection: Kenzo
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

C'est MagiqueKesling

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

floral69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen NotesPlumMandarin OrangeBergamotPineappleFruity Notes

Heart

GardeniaFreesiaYlang-YlangJasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Palisander RosewoodPrecious WoodsMusk

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,998

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerC'est MagiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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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 is better, C'est Magique or Kenzo?

Kenzo takes 2 of 3 categories. C'est Magique is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose C'est Magique for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, C'est Magique or Kenzo?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, C'est Magique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C'est Magique or Kenzo?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, C'est Magique 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C'est Magique and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Plum, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.

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

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

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

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. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.