Fragrance comparison

Dark Magic vs Palo Santo Oud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dark Magic

Swiss Arabian

4.1513 votes

Rank #34,479 OudTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Palo Santo Oud

Atelier Segall & Barutti

3.8324 votes

Rank #51,669 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Magic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dark Magic
Choose it for a oud and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Palo Santo Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dark Magic3/5

Palo Santo Oud2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dark Magic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Palo Santo Oud
Sillage & projection: Palo Santo Oud
Value for money: Dark Magic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark MagicSwiss Arabian

Palo Santo OudAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 1%Want 72%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

Category winnerDark MagicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

38%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPalo Santo Oud

SillagePalo Santo Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDark MagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

tobacco92%

woody84%

cannabis77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber86%

oud72%

citrus58%

balsamic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

cannabisGreen Notes

Heart

TobaccoWoodsy NotesResins

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Olibanum

Notes

Palo SantoAgarwood (Oud)ResinsPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesResins and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter78

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,669

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Magic by Swiss Arabian is a deep, unisex aromatic fougere built on an intense oud and tobacco foundation. It opens with a sharp, green cannabis note that quickly grounds itself in resinous woods. Best suited for autumn evenings or winter days, this scent offers a bold, smoky presence that feels both intimate and …

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Atelier Segall & Barutti Palo Santo Oud brings together smoky wood and sticky balsam in a direct, artisanal package. The first spray hits with brisk citrus and raw palo santo shavings, cutting through the initial medicinal snap of agarwood. As the alcohol flashes off, sweet resins and dark Peru balsam take over, smoot…

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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, Dark Magic or Palo Santo Oud?

Dark Magic takes 3 of 5 categories. Dark Magic is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Palo Santo Oud is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes. Choose Dark Magic for a oud and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Palo Santo Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Magic or Palo Santo Oud?

Palo Santo Oud lasts longest (Palo Santo Oud 72/100, Dark Magic 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Magic or Palo Santo Oud?

Palo Santo Oud projects furthest (Palo Santo Oud 58/100, Dark Magic 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Magic and Palo Santo Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Resins and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dark Magic or Palo Santo Oud better for summer or winter?

Dark Magic suits evening wear; Palo Santo Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Magic and Palo Santo Oud?

Dark Magic has top notes of cannabis and Green Notes, heart notes of Tobacco, Woodsy Notes and Resins, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum. Palo Santo Oud features Palo Santo, Agarwood (Oud), Resins and Peru Balsam.