Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #59,342 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition

Luce Fragrance

2.001 votes

Rank #79,493 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magic takes 3 of 3 categories.

Magic
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic3/3

Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition0/3

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: Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

Pink Typhoon 2016 EditionLuce Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

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%

aromatic100%

rose92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

violet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both rose 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

CassisLitchiLemonClary SageGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletPeonyOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossMusk

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#79,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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.

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Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition is a floral-forward chypre that pairs sharp cassis and litchi with a soft, powdery heart of violet and rose. Designed for daytime wear in spring and summer, it offers a crisp, feminine profile that sits close to the skin, making it a subtle choice for professional settings or casual garden br…

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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 Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Magic takes 3 of 3 categories. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition for a aromatic and rose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Magic or Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition better for summer or winter?

Magic suits evening wear; Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition?

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. Pink Typhoon 2016 Edition has top notes of Cassis, Litchi, Lemon and Clary Sage, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Peony and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Musk.