Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Tropical Emerald

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Magic

Karen Doué

4.005 votes

Rank #52,240 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Tropical Emerald

Zara

3.7328 votes

Rank #20,640 FruityWarm Spicy

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.
Tropical Emerald
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic2/4

Tropical Emerald2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicKaren Doué

Tropical EmeraldZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.73/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 53%Had 14%Want 33%

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

39%Love

26%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMagic

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTropical EmeraldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

rose83%

warm spicy74%

floral65%

fruity56%

fruity100%

warm spicy83%

sweet65%

amber48%

sour30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet 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 Notes

Heart

Spicy Notes

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, 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

Summer90

Fall80

Winter30

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men65

Unisex29

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,240

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTropical EmeraldHigher 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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Zara's Tropical Emerald offers an easygoing, fresh aromatic profile built around crisp apple, sharp black tea, and warming amber. It balances sweet fruit with a subtle spicy undercurrent, making it a straightforward choice for casual daytime wear.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magic or Tropical Emerald?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magic is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Tropical Emerald is rated 3.73/5 from 28 votes. Choose Magic for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tropical Emerald for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic or Tropical Emerald?

Magic lasts longest (Magic 80/100, Tropical Emerald 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic or Tropical Emerald?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 81/100, Tropical Emerald 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Tropical Emerald smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Amber.

Is Magic or Tropical Emerald better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magic and Tropical Emerald?

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. Tropical Emerald has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Amber.