Fragrance comparison

Cachet vs Magie Noire Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,456 ratings analysed

Cachet

Prince Matchabelli

4.10375 votes

Rank #4,118 GreenEarthy

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47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Magie Noire Parfum

Lancôme

4.471,081 votes

Rank #188 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cachet
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magie Noire Parfum
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cachet2/7

Magie Noire Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Magie Noire Parfum
Community sentiment: Magie Noire Parfum
Longevity: Magie Noire Parfum
Sillage & projection: Magie Noire Parfum
Value for money: Cachet
Versatility: Cachet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magie Noire Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CachetPrince Matchabelli

Magie Noire ParfumLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 375 votes

Have 39%Had 41%Want 20%

4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

375 votes

66%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,033 votes

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire Parfum

SillageMagie Noire Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCachetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

animalic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesGalbanumSpicesGreen Grass

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverJasmineOrris RootPatchouliRose

Base5 to 7 hours

OakmossLeatherCivetAmberMusk

Top

GalbanumCassisCassiaBulgarian RoseHyacinthRaspberryBergamot

Heart

HoneyNarcissusOrris RootTuberoseCedarYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMyrrhSpicesIncenseCivetPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Spices, Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Cachet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night70

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCachetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#188

PerfumerGerard Goupy

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cachet by Prince Matchabelli is a classic green chypre floral that defined a bold, independent style upon its debut in 1970. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter galbanum, and fresh green grass, seasoned with warm spices. As the bright, soapy sparkle settles, a floral heart of powdery orris ro…

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Magie Noire Parfum is a deep green, mossy floral with a dark amber core. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into oakmoss, patchouli, incense, soft animalic warmth, and muted flowers. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-style structure, complexity, and a more mysterious mood than modern sweet florals. It can f…

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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, Cachet or Magie Noire Parfum?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Cachet is rated 4.10/5 from 375 votes; Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes. Choose Cachet for a green and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cachet or Magie Noire Parfum?

Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, Cachet 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cachet or Magie Noire Parfum?

Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, Cachet 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cachet and Magie Noire Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Spices, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Cachet or Magie Noire Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cachet is the stronger pick. For winter, Magie Noire Parfum is the stronger pick. Cachet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cachet and Magie Noire Parfum?

Cachet has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Spices and Green Grass, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Civet and Amber. Magie Noire Parfum has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Spices and Incense.