Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Rose by Cardin

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 624 ratings analysed

6 wins

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Rose by Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.01431 votes

Rank #24,529 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Rose by Cardin
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Magic6/7

Rose by Cardin1/7

Ratings & consensus: Magic
Community sentiment: Magic
Longevity: Magic
Sillage & projection: Magic
Value for money: Rose by Cardin
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

Rose by CardinPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 431 votes

Have 62%Had 38%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

36%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

431 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value76

Category winnerRose by CardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and 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

Brazilian RosewoodCorianderAldehydesCardamomFruity Notes

Heart

RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliIncenseMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

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

Spring78

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%

Men2

Unisex26

Women72

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#24,529

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 by Cardin by Pierre Cardin is a rich chypre floral fragrance for women launched in 1990. It starts with sharp aldehydes and spicy coriander before settling into a classic mossy rose. This scent suits evening events in late autumn, offering a bold vintage profile for those who appreciate old school structure.

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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 Rose by Cardin?

Magic takes 6 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Rose by Cardin is rated 4.01/5 from 431 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rose by Cardin for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Rose by Cardin?

They last about the same: Magic 72/100, Rose by Cardin 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Rose by Cardin?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Rose by Cardin 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Rose by Cardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Magic or Rose by Cardin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Rose by Cardin?

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 by Cardin has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Aldehydes and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Musk and Vetiver.