Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Strong Intention

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #63,599 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Strong Intention

Eudora

4.1040 votes

Rank #25,062 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Strong Intention
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Magic1/2

Strong Intention1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicExotic Scents

Strong IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

40%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

Top20-30 mins

BergamotAromatic NotesWater FruitCedar Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

Transparent WoodsVioletOrange BlossomNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberLeatherMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

Category winnerMagicLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day44

Night100

Spring75

Summer21

Fall100

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 14%

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 33%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerStrong IntentionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

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Eudora Strong Intention delivers a warm, comforting twist on the classic oriental fougere profile. The opening combines sharp bergamot, green cedar leaves, and juicy water fruit before drying down into something much warmer. You get sweet orange blossom layered over nutmeg spice, rich cacao, tonka bean, and soft leath…

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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.

Do Magic and Strong Intention smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Magic or Strong Intention better for summer or winter?

Magic suits evening wear; Strong Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Strong Intention?

Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan. Strong Intention has top notes of Bergamot, Aromatic Notes, Water Fruit and Cedar Leaves, heart notes of Transparent Woods, Violet, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Leather.