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Magic vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 226 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic takes 6 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.

  • Íris Bouquet

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Magic6/7
Íris Bouquet1/7
Ratings & consensus
Magic
Community sentiment
Magic
Longevity
Magic
Sillage & projection
Magic
Value for money
Magic
Versatility
Íris Bouquet
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagicCeline
Íris BouquetMahogany
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.48/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%
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

27%Love
27%Like
15%Ok
27%Dislike
3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage36
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price value53
Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
woody92%
floral84%
yellow floral77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
powdery100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, 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
ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. 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
Spring92
Summer83
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerÍris BouquetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 14%
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
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#21,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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 Íris Bouquet?

Magic takes 6 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Íris Bouquet?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 72/100, Íris Bouquet 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Íris Bouquet?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Magic or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Íris Bouquet?

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. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.

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