Fragrance comparison

Inner Code vs Magic

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Inner Code

Elode

3.9314 votes

Rank #61,472 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Magic

Shirley May

1.001 votes

Rank #76,871 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Inner Code
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magic
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Inner Code1/2

Magic1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Magic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Inner Code

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Inner CodeElode

MagicShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 36%Want 36%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMagic

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

floral100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

musky58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

floral77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FreesiaLitchi

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaIris

Base1 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

Top

Fruity NotesLitchi

Heart

MagnoliaIrisGingerPepper

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Magnolia, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Inner Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInner CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inner Code by Elode delivers a bright, easygoing floral fruity profile designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with the tart sweetness of litchi paired with airy freesia, creating a fresh and juicy introduction. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a clean bouquet of waxy magnolia and powdery iris, which …

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Magic by Shirley May greets you with a bright splash of fruity notes and litchi, immediately setting a playful, sweet tone. As the liquid warms on your skin, a dry, warm undercurrent of ginger and pepper emerges, cutting through the initial sugary rush. This spice merges into a powdery floral heart of iris and magnoli…

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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.

Which is better, Inner Code or Magic?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Inner Code is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Magic is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Inner Code for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magic for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Inner Code or Magic?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 75/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inner Code and Magic smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Litchi, Magnolia, Iris and Musk.

Is Inner Code or Magic better for summer or winter?

Inner Code suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inner Code and Magic?

Inner Code has top notes of Freesia and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber.