Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Rose Absolute Oil

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #6,942 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rose Absolute Oil

Clive Christian

3.336 votes

Rank #66,773 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolute Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rose Absolute Oil
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Magic2/5

Rose Absolute Oil3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicCeline

Rose Absolute OilClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolute Oil

SillageRose Absolute Oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

rose100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

floral50%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTangerineBlueberry

Heart3 to 5 hours

May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base8 to 14 hours

CedarPatchouliAmber

Category winnerRose Absolute OilLongest dry-down: 8 to 14 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer30

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerAlain Astori, Sophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#66,773

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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Rose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magic or Rose Absolute Oil?

Rose Absolute Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Rose Absolute Oil?

Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, Magic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Rose Absolute Oil?

Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, Magic 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Rose Absolute Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Orchid, Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Magic or Rose Absolute Oil better for summer or winter?

Magic suits daytime wear; Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Rose Absolute Oil?

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. Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.