Fragrance comparison

Gatsby 22 vs Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gatsby 22

Ormonde Jayne

3.96152 votes

Rank #6,271 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #72,300 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gatsby 22 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gatsby 22
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Gatsby 221/1

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: Gatsby 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gatsby 22Ormonde Jayne

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

31%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

powdery77%

floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusOrange BlossomViolet

Base

MuskVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex52

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#72,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGatsby 22Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gatsby 22 opens with bright bergamot, lemon and a light snap of pink pepper, then settles into clean orange blossom, osmanthus and violet over musky vetiver. Shoppers often describe it as crisp, sparkling and modern, with a slightly masculine unisex tilt. It is best sampled as a polished citrus floral for spring and e…

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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 Gatsby 22 and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Gatsby 22 and Magic?

Gatsby 22 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Leather and Tonka Bean. 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.