Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Ariane

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #9,940 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Magic4/7

Ariane3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicCeline

ArianeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

Category winnerMagicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

193 votes

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value88

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearOrchidClementineRoseCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Rose, Coriander and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer30

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night83

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,264

PerfumerAlain Astori, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#9,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Category winnerMagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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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, Magic or Ariane?

Magic takes 4 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Ariane?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 72/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Ariane?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Ariane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Orchid, Rose, Coriander and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Magic or Ariane better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Ariane?

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. Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.