Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Mijaas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #59,342 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mijaas

Nabeel

3.502 votes

Rank #64,397 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic takes 2 of 4 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mijaas
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic2/4

Mijaas1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

MijaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 22%Want 78%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMijaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

rose83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet, fruity and floral

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

Dried FruitsFruity NotesAppleRed FruitsLemonGrapefruitWater NotesTangerine

Heart

Water LilyGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCacaoCassiaIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaMuskAmberPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Fruity Notes and Amber. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,342

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,397

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMagicHigher 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.

Reviews →

Mijaas by Nabeel is a dense, multi-faceted unisex fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, jammy fruits and light aquatic touches. Built around a complex structure of dried fruits, tamarind, and water lily, it offers an unusual contrast between thick sweetness and breezy freshness. It fits casual daytime wear in transit…

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 Mijaas?

Magic takes 2 of 4 categories. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Mijaas is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mijaas for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Mijaas?

They last about the same: Magic 80/100, Mijaas 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Mijaas?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Mijaas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Mijaas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Fruity Notes and Amber.

Is Magic or Mijaas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Mijaas?

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. Mijaas has top notes of Dried Fruits, Fruity Notes, Apple and Red Fruits, heart notes of Water Lily, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Patchouli.