Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs Magie Noire Parfum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,408 ratings analysed

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Magie Noire Parfum

Lancôme

4.471,081 votes

Rank #194 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magie Noire Parfum
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gianni0/7

Magie Noire Parfum7/7

Ratings & consensus: Magie Noire Parfum
Community sentiment: Magie Noire Parfum
Longevity: Magie Noire Parfum
Sillage & projection: Magie Noire Parfum
Value for money: Magie Noire Parfum
Versatility: Magie Noire Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magie Noire Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

Magie Noire ParfumLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

66%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,033 votes

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire Parfum

SillageMagie Noire Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

GalbanumCassisCassiaBulgarian RoseHyacinthRaspberryBergamot

Heart

HoneyNarcissusOrris RootTuberoseCedarYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMyrrhSpicesIncenseCivetPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Tuberose and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Gianni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#194

PerfumerGerard Goupy

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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Magie Noire Parfum is a deep green, mossy floral with a dark amber core. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into oakmoss, patchouli, incense, soft animalic warmth, and muted flowers. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-style structure, complexity, and a more mysterious mood than modern sweet florals. It can f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gianni or Magie Noire Parfum?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or Magie Noire Parfum?

Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, Gianni 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or Magie Noire Parfum?

Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, Gianni 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and Magie Noire Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Tuberose and Narcissus.

Is Gianni or Magie Noire Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gianni is the stronger pick. For winter, Gianni is the stronger pick. Gianni suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni and Magie Noire Parfum?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. Magie Noire Parfum has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Spices and Incense.