Fragrance comparison

Eclipse 1996 vs Elvie Summer Magic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 444 ratings analysed

Eclipse 1996

Oriflame

3.55367 votes

Rank #20,850 AquaticFresh

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elvie Summer Magic

Oriflame

3.7077 votes

Rank #38,422 AquaticOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elvie Summer Magic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eclipse 1996
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elvie Summer Magic
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Eclipse 19963/7

Elvie Summer Magic4/7

Ratings & consensus: Elvie Summer Magic
Community sentiment: Elvie Summer Magic
Longevity: Elvie Summer Magic
Sillage & projection: Elvie Summer Magic
Value for money: Eclipse 1996
Versatility: Eclipse 1996
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eclipse 1996

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eclipse 1996Oriflame

Elvie Summer MagicOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 367 votes

Have 11%Had 89%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 14%Had 47%Want 39%

Category winnerElvie Summer MagicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

367 votes

23%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerElvie Summer MagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityElvie Summer Magic

SillageElvie Summer Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value65

Category winnerEclipse 1996Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh91%

white floral83%

green74%

rose65%

citrus56%

aquatic100%

ozonic86%

fruity72%

fresh58%

green44%

sweet30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aquatic, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesMelonOrange

Heart

Water NotesLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

Musk

Top

WatermelonMelonRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

Water NotesGreen NotesVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Melon, Water Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEclipse 1996Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEclipse 1996Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Eclipse 1996 opens with a sharp burst of green notes, sliced melon, and bright orange rind. Within minutes, clean water notes surge forward alongside lily-of-the-valley, rose, and white jasmine. As the initial dewiness evaporates, a soft musk base clings close to the skin. It feels crisp, cool, and airy, mirr…

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Oriflame Elvie Summer Magic opens with a spray of juicy watermelon, sliced melon, and tart black currant. A splash of pink pepper adds a crisp spark to the top notes, making the fruit feel bright rather than syrupy during warm July afternoons. As the initial fruitiness softens, water notes and green leaves merge with…

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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, Eclipse 1996 or Elvie Summer Magic?

Elvie Summer Magic takes 4 of 7 categories. Eclipse 1996 is rated 3.55/5 from 367 votes; Elvie Summer Magic is rated 3.70/5 from 77 votes. Choose Eclipse 1996 for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Elvie Summer Magic for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eclipse 1996 or Elvie Summer Magic?

Elvie Summer Magic lasts longest (Elvie Summer Magic 62/100, Eclipse 1996 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclipse 1996 or Elvie Summer Magic?

Elvie Summer Magic projects furthest (Elvie Summer Magic 51/100, Eclipse 1996 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclipse 1996 and Elvie Summer Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Melon, Water Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eclipse 1996 or Elvie Summer Magic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eclipse 1996 is the stronger pick. For winter, Eclipse 1996 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclipse 1996 and Elvie Summer Magic?

Eclipse 1996 has top notes of Green Notes, Melon and Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Elvie Summer Magic has top notes of Watermelon, Melon, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.