Kitten Heel vs Magic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Kitten HeelChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MagicChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kitten Heel2/4
Magic2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Magic
- Sillage & projection
- Magic
- Value for money
- Kitten Heel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kitten Heel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kitten HeelRoberto UgoliniMagicKaren DouéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 200 votes
Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate
36 votes
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagic
SillageMagic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKitten HeelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fruity92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
sweet91%
rose83%
warm spicy74%
floral65%
fruity56%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Heart
AmberGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwood
Base
VanillaMuskTonka Bean
Top
Spicy NotesYlang-YlangFruity NotesSweet Notes
Heart
RoseGuaiac WoodPeony
Base
SandalwoodAmberFloral Notes
InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
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#4,850
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander
Launched—
Reviews68
Overall rank#59,342
PerfumerAnna Shevchuk
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKitten HeelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKitten Heel by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright, fruity blend that transitions into a heart of woods and resins. The dry-down settles into a warm, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It aims for a classic, feminine charm, ideal for daily wear in the office or casual settings during the spring and autumn m…
Reviews →Magic by Karen Doué offers a dense, warm woody and sweet experience tailored for colder weather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of spices before settling into a rich sandalwood and amber base. It works best for formal evening wear when you want a rich, comforting presence that cuts through the winter chill.
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, Kitten Heel or Magic?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kitten Heel is rated 3.70/5 from 200 votes; Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Kitten Heel for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kitten Heel or Magic?
Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Kitten Heel 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kitten Heel or Magic?
Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Kitten Heel 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kitten Heel and Magic smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
Is Kitten Heel or Magic better for summer or winter?
Kitten Heel suits day or night wear; Magic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kitten Heel and Magic?
Kitten Heel has top notes of Fruity Notes, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. Magic has top notes of Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Fruity Notes and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Rose, Guaiac Wood and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Floral Notes.
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