Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Magic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gold

Armaf

4.37108 votes

Rank #25,684 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #73,030 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Gold1/1

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: Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GoldArmaf

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 69%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ 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

sweet84%

fruity69%

white floral61%

powdery53%

vanilla46%

musky30%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OsmanthusOrange BlossomSaffron

Heart

HoneyAmber

Base

VanillaMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Saffron, Honey and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer69

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#73,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This budget-friendly amber floral perfume targets shoppers seeking a thick, sweet profile for cold weather without paying niche prices. The opening delivers a potent blend of sweet orange blossom and apricot-like osmanthus before transitioning into a warm core of honey and amber. On the skin, the dry-down is cozy and …

Reviews →

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 Gold and Magic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Saffron, Honey and Vetiver.

Is Gold or Magic better for summer or winter?

Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Magic?

Gold has top notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Honey and Amber, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. 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.