Fragrance comparison

London vs Mini Magic

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

London

Stefano Ricci

3.258 votes

Rank #64,300 RoseCitrus

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12%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Mini Magic

Ulric de Varens

3.6411 votes

Rank #61,423 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Magic takes 2 of 3 categories.

London
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mini Magic
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

London1/3

Mini Magic2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonStefano Ricci

Mini MagicUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 18%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

13%Like

38%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

18%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageMini Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

iris100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

earthy61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotLemonApple

Heart

RoseSaffronJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmber

Top15-30 mins

White PeachApple

Heart2-3 hrs

Iris

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Mini Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMini MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stefano Ricci London is a crisp, confident men's fragrance that pairs bright morning freshness with rich evening warmth. The scent starts with a refreshing burst of tangy lemon, juicy apple, and green lily of the valley, creating an immediate clean soap and citrus feel. As it settles onto your skin, smooth red rose an…

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Ulric de Varens Mini Magic opens with a crisp crunch of green apple and juicy white peach. It gives an immediate splash of bright fruit before softening into a cosmetic iris heart. That iris note smells like vintage face powder mixed with soft violet undertones, keeping the sweetness tidy and clean. As the fruity top …

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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, London or Mini Magic?

Mini Magic takes 2 of 3 categories. London is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Mini Magic is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose London for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mini Magic for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Mini Magic?

London lasts longest (London 90/100, Mini Magic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Mini Magic?

Mini Magic projects furthest (Mini Magic 75/100, London 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Mini Magic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Apple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber.

Is London or Mini Magic better for summer or winter?

London suits evening wear; Mini Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Mini Magic?

London has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Mini Magic has top notes of White Peach and Apple, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla and Amber.