Fragrance comparison

Le Parfum Poudré vs Magic In The Air

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 357 ratings analysed

6 wins

Le Parfum Poudré

Théophile Leclerc

4.4681 votes

Rank #10,516 PowderyVanilla

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Magic In The Air

Bath & Body Works · 2016

4.02276 votes

Rank #29,076 FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum Poudré takes 6 of 7 categories.

Le Parfum Poudré
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Magic In The Air
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Le Parfum Poudré6/7

Magic In The Air1/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Parfum Poudré
Community sentiment: Le Parfum Poudré
Longevity: Le Parfum Poudré
Sillage & projection: Le Parfum Poudré
Value for money: Magic In The Air
Versatility: Le Parfum Poudré
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Parfum Poudré

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Parfum PoudréThéophile Leclerc

Magic In The AirBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLe Parfum PoudréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

36%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

251 votes

Category winnerLe Parfum PoudréMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum Poudré

SillageLe Parfum Poudré

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMagic In The AirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla83%

iris65%

sweet48%

musky30%

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Powdery NotesVanillaWhite IrisMuskSweet NotesFloral NotesRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PersimmonWhite IrisPear BlossomWater Lily

Heart

Almond BlossomCoconut NectarJasmine

Base

Bourbon VanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesVanilla, White Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night30

Category winnerLe Parfum PoudréMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Parfum PoudréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Théophile Leclerc Le Parfum Poudré opens with a noticeable puff of white iris and cosmetic rose powder. Built as an olfactory tribute to the French beauty house's legendary loose face powder, this fragrance settles into a soft pillow of sweet vanilla and clean musk. It sits close to the body, offering a delicate textu…

Reviews →

Bath & Body Works Magic In The Air blends almond blossom, powdery white iris, and comforting bourbon vanilla. This lightweight floral fruity gourmand delivers a clean, skin-hugging finish. It is a relaxing choice for spring mornings or quiet evenings at home.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Parfum Poudré or Magic In The Air?

Le Parfum Poudré takes 6 of 7 categories. Le Parfum Poudré is rated 4.46/5 from 81 votes; Magic In The Air is rated 4.02/5 from 276 votes. Choose Le Parfum Poudré for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Magic In The Air for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Parfum Poudré or Magic In The Air?

Le Parfum Poudré lasts longest (Le Parfum Poudré 61/100, Magic In The Air 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Parfum Poudré or Magic In The Air?

Le Parfum Poudré projects furthest (Le Parfum Poudré 54/100, Magic In The Air 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Parfum Poudré and Magic In The Air smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and iris accords. Common notes include Vanilla, White Iris and Musk.

Is Le Parfum Poudré or Magic In The Air better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Parfum Poudré is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Parfum Poudré is the stronger pick. Magic In The Air suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Parfum Poudré and Magic In The Air?

Le Parfum Poudré features Powdery Notes, Vanilla, White Iris, Musk and Sweet Notes. Magic In The Air has top notes of Persimmon, White Iris, Pear Blossom and Water Lily, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.