Magic vs Aoud Blue Notes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
MagicChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aoud Blue NotesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magic2/4
Aoud Blue Notes2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Magic
- Sillage & projection
- Magic
- Value for money
- Aoud Blue Notes
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Blue Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MagicKaren DouéAoud Blue NotesManceraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
1,057 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMagic
SillageMagic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAoud Blue NotesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet91%
rose83%
warm spicy74%
floral65%
fruity56%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Spicy NotesYlang-YlangFruity NotesSweet Notes
Heart
RoseGuaiac WoodPeony
Base
SandalwoodAmberFloral Notes
Top30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Fruity Notes, Rose and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,342
PerfumerAnna Shevchuk
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,914
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMagic by Karen Doué offers a dense, warm woody and sweet experience tailored for colder weather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of spices before settling into a rich sandalwood and amber base. It works best for formal evening wear when you want a rich, comforting presence that cuts through the winter chill.
Reviews →Aoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…
Reviews →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 Aoud Blue Notes?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Magic or Aoud Blue Notes?
Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Aoud Blue Notes 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Magic or Aoud Blue Notes?
Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Aoud Blue Notes 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Magic and Aoud Blue Notes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Fruity Notes, Rose and Guaiac Wood.
Is Magic or Aoud Blue Notes better for summer or winter?
Magic suits evening wear; Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magic and Aoud Blue Notes?
Magic has top notes of Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Fruity Notes and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Rose, Guaiac Wood and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Floral Notes. Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood.
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