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Magic vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 20

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

Updated 28 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Magic

    Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

  • Dilis Classic Collection No. 20

    Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic1/2
Dilis Classic Collection No. 201/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Magic
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dilis Classic Collection No. 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagicShirley May
Dilis Classic Collection No. 20Dilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.89/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 20%Had 40%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

19%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate0
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
floral77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
floral100%
warm spicy90%
fresh spicy80%
fruity70%
white floral60%
fresh50%
Scent match66%Closely related · both warm spicy, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Fruity NotesLitchi
Heart
MagnoliaIrisGingerPepper
Base
MuskAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
LitchiFreesia
Heart2 to 3 hours
PepperGingerJasmineMandarin OrangeMagnolia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Magnolia, Ginger and Pepper. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 20, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer60
Fall80
Winter60
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 20Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic by Shirley May greets you with a bright splash of fruity notes and litchi, immediately setting a playful, sweet tone. As the liquid warms on your skin, a dry, warm undercurrent of ginger and pepper emerges, cutting through the initial sugary rush. This spice merges into a powdery floral heart of iris and magnoli…

Reviews →

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 opens with crisp freesia petals paired with the juicy sweetness of fresh litchi. The initial spray feels bright, airy, and cleanly fruity, making it welcoming right from the start. As it settles, warm ginger and crushed pepper cut through the soft blossoms of magnolia and jasmine, addin…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magic or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Magic is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes. Choose Magic for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Magic or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 75/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Litchi, Magnolia, Ginger and Pepper.

Is Magic or Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 better for summer or winter?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Dilis Classic Collection No. 20?

Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. Dilis Classic Collection No. 20 has top notes of Litchi and Freesia, heart notes of Pepper, Ginger, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk and Amber.

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