Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Kitten Heel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 205 ratings analysed

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #59,342 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Kitten Heel

Roberto Ugolini

3.70200 votes

Rank #4,850 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kitten Heel
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Magic2/4

Kitten Heel2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

Kitten HeelRoberto Ugolini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.70/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

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

31%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerKitten HeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

rose83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

amber100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

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

Fruity NotesGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

AmberGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwood

Base

VanillaMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Fruity Notes, Guaiac Wood 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,342

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,850

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerKitten HeelHigher 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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Kitten Heel by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright, fruity blend that transitions into a heart of woods and resins. The dry-down settles into a warm, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It aims for a classic, feminine charm, ideal for daily wear in the office or casual settings during the spring and autumn m…

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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 Kitten Heel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Kitten Heel is rated 3.70/5 from 200 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kitten Heel for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Kitten Heel?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Kitten Heel 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Kitten Heel?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Kitten Heel 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Kitten Heel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Fruity Notes, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Magic or Kitten Heel better for summer or winter?

Magic suits evening wear; Kitten Heel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Kitten Heel?

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. Kitten Heel has top notes of Fruity Notes, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean.