Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Arpège

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,785 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,042 White FloralWoody

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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, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Magic4/7

Arpège3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicCeline

ArpègeLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value73

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

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

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

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

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

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#1,042

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerArpègeHigher 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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Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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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 Arpège?

Magic takes 4 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Arpège?

They last about the same: Arpège 73/100, Magic 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Arpège?

Projection is very close: Magic 67/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Magic and Arpège smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Magic or Arpège better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Arpège?

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. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.