Fragrance comparison

Espada Intense vs Magic

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Espada Intense

Le Chameau

4.3614 votes

Rank #37,205 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #69,528 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Espada Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Espada Intense1/2

Magic1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espada IntenseLe Chameau

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 61%Had 7%Want 32%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

citrus69%

oud61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Spicy NotesBergamotCinnamon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarwood

Base3 to 4 hours

AgarwoodOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

Category winnerMagicLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#69,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEspada IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espada Intense by Le Chameau presents a warm, woody profile shaped by distinct spice and grounded forest elements. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired alongside cinnamon and dry spicy notes. This lively start gives way to a balanced heart of sandalwood and cedarwood, which softens the initial bit…

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Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

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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.

Do Espada Intense and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Agarwood.

Is Espada Intense or Magic better for summer or winter?

Espada Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espada Intense and Magic?

Espada Intense has top notes of Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedarwood, a base of Agarwood, Oakmoss and Musk. Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan.