Fragrance comparison

Evolution High Level vs Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Evolution High Level

Sergio Nero

4.001 votes

Rank #65,141 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #72,226 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution High Level takes 1 of 1 categories.

Evolution High Level
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Evolution High Level1/1

Magic0/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Evolution High Level

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Evolution High LevelSergio Nero

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

sweet65%

herbal56%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronTangerine

Heart

ImmortelleVioletOsmanthus

Base

OudSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tangerine, Oud and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEvolution High LevelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evolution High Level by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy scent that balances the sharpness of saffron with the dry, golden warmth of immortelle. It leans into a sturdy base of oud and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for men who prefer an assertive, dry fragrance. Best for daily office wear when you want something …

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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 Evolution High Level and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tangerine, Oud and Sandalwood.

Is Evolution High Level or Magic better for summer or winter?

Evolution High Level suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Evolution High Level and Magic?

Evolution High Level has top notes of Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Sandalwood 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.