Fragrance comparison

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime vs Magic Orchid

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,419 ratings analysed

5 wins

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime

Carolina Herrera

3.901,404 votes

Rank #5,819 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Magic Orchid

Parfums Guy Alari

3.8015 votes

Rank #53,749 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime takes 5 of 6 categories.

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Magic Orchid
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime5/6

Magic Orchid1/6

Ratings & consensus: CH Eau De Parfum Sublime
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CH Eau De Parfum Sublime
Sillage & projection: CH Eau De Parfum Sublime
Value for money: Magic Orchid
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): CH Eau De Parfum Sublime
Fragranxe ranking: CH Eau De Parfum Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Eau De Parfum SublimeCarolina Herrera

Magic OrchidParfums Guy Alari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,404 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

Category winnerCH Eau De Parfum SublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

1,404 votes

20%Love

53%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCH Eau De Parfum Sublime

SillageCH Eau De Parfum Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMagic OrchidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

woody77%

leather69%

fruity61%

floral100%

white floral90%

green80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Passion FlowerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidRose

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliLeatherAmberMoss

Top15-30 mins

HoneysuckleHyacinthBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-7 hrs

Ylang-YlangMossAmber

Category winnerCH Eau De Parfum SublimeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,819

PerfumerElisabeth Vidal, Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#53,749

PerfumerMarina Nikitina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Eau De Parfum SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Eau De Parfum Sublime takes classic twentieth-century chypre styling and softens it with modern sweetness. You notice the crisp bergamot immediately. That sharp citrus flash pairs with sweet, exotic passion flower before settling into rich velvet rose and dark orchid petals. Underneath the floral c…

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Magic Orchid by Parfums Guy Alari opens with a dewy burst of green hyacinth, tart bergamot, and sweet nectar-rich honeysuckle. The alcohol flashes off within two minutes. What follows is a lush bouquet of humid white floral petals, led by crisp lily-of-the-valley, garden rose, and a soft powdery orchid heart. It feels…

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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.

Which is better, CH Eau De Parfum Sublime or Magic Orchid?

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime takes 5 of 6 categories. CH Eau De Parfum Sublime is rated 3.90/5 from 1,404 votes; Magic Orchid is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose CH Eau De Parfum Sublime for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Magic Orchid for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Eau De Parfum Sublime or Magic Orchid?

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime lasts longest (CH Eau De Parfum Sublime 62/100, Magic Orchid 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Eau De Parfum Sublime or Magic Orchid?

Projection is very close: CH Eau De Parfum Sublime 58/100, Magic Orchid 56/100 for sillage.

Do CH Eau De Parfum Sublime and Magic Orchid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orchid, Rose and Amber.

Is CH Eau De Parfum Sublime or Magic Orchid better for summer or winter?

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime suits evening wear; Magic Orchid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Eau De Parfum Sublime and Magic Orchid?

CH Eau De Parfum Sublime has top notes of Passion Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Amber and Moss. Magic Orchid has top notes of Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Moss and Amber.