Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Bleu Azur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #59,342 WoodySweet

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Bleu Azur

Nicole Farhi

3.758 votes

Rank #24,877 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic takes 2 of 3 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bleu Azur
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Magic2/3

Bleu Azur1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

Bleu AzurNicole Farhi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

13%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

rose83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesYlang-YlangFruity NotesSweet Notes

Heart

RoseGuaiac WoodPeony

Base

SandalwoodAmberFloral Notes

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterBlack CurrantGreen NotesGrapefruitBergamotCoriander

Heart

PeonyRoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Peony and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,342

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBleu AzurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic 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.

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Bleu Azur is a floral woody musk that leans into Mediterranean aquatic themes. It opens with bright Amalfi lemon and sea water, settling into a heart of peony and jasmine. The base features sandalwood and musk, making it a light, fresh choice for warm summer days or casual outings. It is suited for those seeking a cri…

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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 Bleu Azur?

Magic takes 2 of 3 categories. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Bleu Azur is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bleu Azur for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Bleu Azur?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Bleu Azur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Bleu Azur?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Bleu Azur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Bleu Azur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Magic or Bleu Azur better for summer or winter?

Magic suits evening wear; Bleu Azur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Bleu Azur?

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. Bleu Azur has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, Black Currant and Green Notes, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.