Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Oro Bianco

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

2 wins

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #59,342 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Bianco

Bois 1920

3.87141 votes

Rank #11,688 WoodyFresh

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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oro Bianco
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Magic2/4

Oro Bianco1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

Oro BiancoBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.87/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

41%Love

25%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

rose83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

woody100%

fresh86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

fresh spicy44%

rose30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and rose

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

GingerPink PepperLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangDamask RosePeony

Base

Precious WoodsVanillaGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Peony. 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

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men21

Unisex35

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,342

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOro BiancoHigher 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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Oro Bianco opens bright with lemon, ginger and pink pepper, then settles into a soft rose and peony heart over creamy vanilla woods. It reads polished, powdery and gently fresh rather than loud. This suits someone who likes clean floral-woody scents with a smooth, slightly soapy feel. The style is unisex, but the rosy…

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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 Oro Bianco?

Magic takes 2 of 4 categories. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Oro Bianco is rated 3.87/5 from 141 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oro Bianco for a woody and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Oro Bianco?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Oro Bianco 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Oro Bianco?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Oro Bianco 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Oro Bianco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Peony.

Is Magic or Oro Bianco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Oro Bianco?

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. Oro Bianco has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Damask Rose and Peony, a base of Precious Woods, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.