Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne vs Miro Magic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Miro Magic takes 4 of 7 categories.
Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Miro MagicChoose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne3/7
Miro Magic4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
- Community sentiment
- Miro Magic
- Longevity
- Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Miro Magic
- Value for money
- Miro Magic
- Versatility
- Miro Magic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Chanel No 5 Eau de CologneChanelMiro MagicMiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 952 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 37%Had 23%Want 40%
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
28%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
952 votes
28%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerMiro MagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne
SillageMiro Magic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiro MagicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
musky84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
iris61%
citrus100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
rose77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
CivettaMuskAmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverPatchouliVanille
Top
OrangeBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanilleMusk
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring66
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Spring100
Summer76
Fall71
Winter82
Day100
Night36
Category winnerMiro MagicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,867
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews125
Overall rank#32,357
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChanel No 5 Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel No 5 Eau de Cologne presents an airy, earthy take on the legendary floral aldehyde formula. The opening bursts with bubbly aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sunny Amalfi lemon before settling into a powdery core of iris, jasmine, and earthy orris root. Unlike the plush modern Eau de Parfum, this vintage cologne ver…
Reviews →Miro Magic opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet orange before settling into a floral heart of rose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. Base notes of patchouli, vanilla, and clean musk provide a grounded finish that holds up well during crisp spring mornings. Designed for women who appreciate classic floral-chypre str…
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, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Miro Magic?
Miro Magic takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is rated 4.07/5 from 952 votes; Miro Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 50 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Miro Magic for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Miro Magic?
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne lasts longest (Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 73/100, Miro Magic 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Miro Magic?
Miro Magic projects furthest (Miro Magic 70/100, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Miro Magic smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne or Miro Magic better for summer or winter?
For summer, Miro Magic is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne suits evening wear; Miro Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne and Miro Magic?
Chanel No 5 Eau de Cologne has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civetta, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Miro Magic has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanille and Musk.
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