Magic Bloom vs Pure Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Magic BloomChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure AbsoluChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Magic Bloom1/2
Pure Absolu1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Absolu
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Magic Bloom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Magic BloomSkylarPure AbsoluKaren LowWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
47%Like
23%Ok
10%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillagePure Absolu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral88%
green77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
floral100%
woody92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
amber61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
YuzuNashi PearMandarin Leaf
Heart2-3 hrs
Apple BlossomMagnoliaHoneysuckle
Base4-6 hrs
Sea SaltMuskCedarAmber
Top
YuzuPomegranate
Heart
LotusPeonyRaspberryMagnolia
Base
CedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesYuzu, Magnolia, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Magic Bloom, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer94
Fall12
Winter6
Day100
Night7
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,537
PerfumerSarah Horowitz
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#58,425
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMagic BloomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSkylar Magic Bloom opens with an energetic splash of tart yuzu, crisp nashi pear, and green mandarin leaf that feels like biting into chilled fruit on a warm morning. As the initial spray settles, fresh apple blossom, dewy magnolia petals, and sweet honeysuckle emerge, creating a clean, airy bouquet that stays light r…
Reviews →Pure Absolu by Karen Low is a floral fruity gourmand fragrance built for casual daytime wear. It delivers a bright, refreshing alternative to premium designer scents by combining crisp tartness with soft woodiness.
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, Magic Bloom or Pure Absolu?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Magic Bloom is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes; Pure Absolu is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Magic Bloom for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Absolu for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which projects more, Magic Bloom or Pure Absolu?
Projection is very close: Pure Absolu 42/100, Magic Bloom 40/100 for sillage.
Do Magic Bloom and Pure Absolu smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Magnolia, Musk and Cedar.
Is Magic Bloom or Pure Absolu better for summer or winter?
Magic Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magic Bloom and Pure Absolu?
Magic Bloom has top notes of Yuzu, Nashi Pear and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Sea Salt, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Pure Absolu has top notes of Yuzu and Pomegranate, heart notes of Lotus, Peony, Raspberry and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.
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