Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Una Instinct

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

6 wins

Magic

Celine

4.13193 votes

Rank #7,264 SweetWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Una Instinct

Natura

4.01244 votes

Rank #10,063 CitrusFruity

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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.
Una Instinct
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in winter.

Magic6/7

Una Instinct0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicCeline

Una InstinctNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 84%Had 16%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

38%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerMagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

Red AppleCassisBlood OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangePearPriprioca

Heart

GardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangParamelaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaCoumarinAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, 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

Spring95

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 14%

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

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#10,063

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Una Instinct by Natura opens with a bright burst of red apple and blood orange, settling into a dense, creamy white floral heart grounded by vanilla. It feels tailored for cool evenings where a bold, independent presence is desired. The scent balances fruit-forward sweetness with a woody base, offering a mature take o…

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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 Una Instinct?

Magic takes 6 of 7 categories. Magic is rated 4.13/5 from 193 votes; Una Instinct is rated 4.01/5 from 244 votes. Choose Magic for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Una Instinct for a citrus and fruity character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Una Instinct?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 72/100, Una Instinct 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Una Instinct?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 67/100, Una Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Una Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Magic or Una Instinct better for summer or winter?

For summer, Una Instinct is the stronger pick. For winter, Una Instinct is the stronger pick. Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Una Instinct?

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. Una Instinct has top notes of Red Apple, Cassis, Blood Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Paramela, a base of Vanilla, Coumarin, Amber and Sandalwood.