First vs Magic Nights
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First takes 4 of 4 categories.
FirstChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magic NightsChoose it for a yellow floral and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
First4/4
Magic Nights0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First
- Sillage & projection
- First
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- First
- Fragranxe ranking
- First
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FirstVan Cleef & ArpelsMagic NightsMarilyn MiglinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
3,483 votes
33%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst
SillageFirst
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
yellow floral69%
fresh61%
yellow floral100%
aromatic92%
green84%
woody77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both green and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry
Heart3-4 hrs
NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose
Base6-8+ hrs
CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack currant leafCurrant buds
Heart2 to 4 hours
NarcissusYlang-YlangClovesJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
VetiverAmberBourbon Vanilla
Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter99
Day100
Night85
Spring25
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day17
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#934
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#37,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…
Reviews →Magic Nights by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinctive floral woody musk arrangement built around yellow florals, tart greenery, and warm resin. The opening bursts with juicy mandarin orange and bergamot, shadowed quickly by the sharp, herbal bite of black currant leaf and currant buds. As the initial brightness settle…
Reviews →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, First or Magic Nights?
First takes 4 of 4 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Magic Nights is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magic Nights for a yellow floral and aromatic character. Best in summer, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, First or Magic Nights?
First lasts longest (First 72/100, Magic Nights 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First or Magic Nights?
First projects furthest (First 64/100, Magic Nights 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First and Magic Nights smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Narcissus and Jasmine.
Is First or Magic Nights better for summer or winter?
First suits daytime wear; Magic Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First and Magic Nights?
First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. Magic Nights has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black currant leaf and Currant buds, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Bourbon Vanilla.
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