Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Silver Cristal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #59,342 WoodySweet

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Silver Cristal

Amouage

4.3963 votes

Rank #8,757 WoodyPowdery

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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 sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Silver Cristal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic2/4

Silver Cristal2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

Silver CristalAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.39/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

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

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySilver Cristal

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMagicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

rose83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody 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

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenYlang-YlangGeraniumCarrotRose

Heart

IrisClovesJasmineHeliotropePeachPlum

Base

OakmossIncenseVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarCivetSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, 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

Summer60

Fall53

Winter47

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,342

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver CristalHigher 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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Silver Cristal by Amouage is a complex floral woody musk that leans into the artistry of the 1990s. Opening with crisp lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen, it settles into a sophisticated heart of iris, peach, and plum. This scent is ideal for spring days when you want a fragrance that feels both lush and airy, leaving a …

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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 Silver Cristal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Silver Cristal is rated 4.39/5 from 63 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Silver Cristal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Silver Cristal?

Silver Cristal lasts longest (Silver Cristal 89/100, Magic 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Silver Cristal?

Projection is very close: Magic 81/100, Silver Cristal 80/100 for sillage.

Do Magic and Silver Cristal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Magic or Silver Cristal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Silver Cristal?

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. Silver Cristal has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, heart notes of Iris, Cloves, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Oakmoss, Incense, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.