Fragrance comparison

Dragoste vs Magic Life

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dragoste

Khaltat

3.848 votes

Rank #36,274 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Magic Life

A.P. Durand Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #50,287 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragoste takes 3 of 3 categories.

Dragoste
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Magic Life
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character.

Dragoste3/3

Magic Life0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragosteKhaltat

Magic LifeA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDragoste

SillageDragoste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody86%

fruity72%

floral58%

powdery44%

sweet30%

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

coconut69%

tuberose61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Peach

Heart

Rose

Base

Gaiac Wood

Top

ApplePeachCoconut

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseRose

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDragosteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dragoste by Khaltat is a floral fruity scent that shines in spring. A vibrant peach opening leads into a romantic rose heart, all grounded by a smooth gaiac wood base. This balanced composition works well for anyone seeking a soft, accessible fragrance for daytime wear. It sits close to the skin, offering a comforting…

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Magic Life is a fruity, sweet white floral built around apple, peach and coconut over a creamy heart of orange blossom, tuberose and rose. The dry-down leans cosy and dessert-like with vanilla and musk, giving it a soft gourmand feel without losing its floral character. If you enjoy creamy coconut, vanilla sweetness a…

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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, Dragoste or Magic Life?

Dragoste takes 3 of 3 categories. Dragoste is rated 3.84/5 from 8 votes; Magic Life is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dragoste for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Magic Life for a white floral and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Dragoste or Magic Life?

Dragoste lasts longest (Dragoste 90/100, Magic Life 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragoste or Magic Life?

Dragoste projects furthest (Dragoste 83/100, Magic Life 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragoste and Magic Life smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach and Rose.

Is Dragoste or Magic Life better for summer or winter?

Dragoste suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragoste and Magic Life?

Dragoste has top notes of Peach, heart notes of Rose, a base of Gaiac Wood. Magic Life has top notes of Apple, Peach and Coconut, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Musk.