Fragrance comparison

Le Dix Perfume vs Magic

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 856 ratings analysed

Le Dix Perfume

Balenciaga

4.20663 votes

Rank #1,995 FreshPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Le Dix Perfume
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Magic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Dix Perfume3/7

Magic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Dix Perfume
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Magic
Sillage & projection: Magic
Value for money: Magic
Versatility: Le Dix Perfume
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Dix Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga

MagicCeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 663 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

663 votes

37%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

amber61%

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond

Base

CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam

Top15-30 mins

PearOrchidClementineRoseCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer41

Fall100

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer30

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night83

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women75

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,995

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

Overall rank#7,264

PerfumerAlain Astori, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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Magic by Celine delivers an inviting burst of crisp pear and tangy clementine layered over powdery rose and warm sandalwood. Created in 1996 by Sophia Grojsman and Alain Astori, this vintage composition swaps out heavy nineties peach for a brighter, dewier orchard fruit opening. The heart unfolds with creamy ylang-yla…

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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, Le Dix Perfume or Magic?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes; Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Dix Perfume or Magic?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 72/100, Le Dix Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Dix Perfume or Magic?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Le Dix Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Dix Perfume and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Le Dix Perfume or Magic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Dix Perfume and Magic?

Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin. Magic has top notes of Pear, Orchid, Clementine and Rose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.