Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Betty Barclay

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

7 wins

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Betty Barclay

3.7938 votes

Rank #34,164 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic takes 7 of 7 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Betty Barclay
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Magic7/7

Betty Barclay0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicCeline

Betty BarclayBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

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

24%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

Scent match46%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

PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean

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

Spring69

Summer23

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMagicMost 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#34,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…

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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 Betty Barclay?

Magic takes 7 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Betty Barclay?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 72/100, Betty Barclay 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Betty Barclay?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Betty Barclay smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Magic or Betty Barclay better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Betty Barclay?

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. Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense.