Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Classique Summer Fragrance 2009

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

7 wins

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Classique Summer Fragrance 2009

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.7998 votes

Rank #32,038 CitrusWhite Floral

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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.
Classique Summer Fragrance 2009
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Magic7/7

Classique Summer Fragrance 20090/7

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

Classique Summer Fragrance 2009Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 40%Had 28%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

22%Love

55%Like

1%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, 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

ClementineAfrican Orange FlowerAmalfi LemonStar AniseRose

Heart

Ylang-YlangGingerJasmineOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Clementine, Rose 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

Spring44

Summer100

Fall40

Winter13

Day100

Night28

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#32,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 brings a sunlit, alcohol-free breeze to the iconic bottle shape. It leads with juicy clementine and fresh star anise before warming into a skin-hugging base of sweet vanilla. It is a light floral fruity option designed specifically for hot July afternoons and casual b…

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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 Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

Magic takes 7 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 is rated 3.79/5 from 98 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 72/100, Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Orchid, Clementine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Magic or Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 is the stronger pick. For winter, Magic is the stronger pick. Magic suits daytime wear; Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Classique Summer Fragrance 2009?

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. Classique Summer Fragrance 2009 has top notes of Clementine, African Orange Flower, Amalfi Lemon and Star Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Vanilla and Amber.