Fragrance comparison

Magic vs Irresistible Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Magic

Shirley May

1.001 votes

Rank #77,834 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Irresistible Iris

Judith Williams

3.4811 votes

Rank #25,456 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Irresistible Iris
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic1/2

Irresistible Iris1/2

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: Irresistible Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagicShirley May

Irresistible IrisJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.48/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMagic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

powdery100%

fruity92%

floral84%

iris77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Fruity NotesLitchi

Heart

MagnoliaIrisGingerPepper

Base

MuskAmber

Top

LitchiMelonCloves

Heart

IrisRosePeonyMagnoliaFreesia

Base

VanillaPeachMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Magnolia, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIrresistible IrisHigher 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…

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Irresistible Iris by Judith Williams is a floral fragrance for women that blends fruit and spice with soft florals. The opening offers a bright mix of litchi and melon, while cloves add a touch of warmth. Iris and rose form the heart, resting on a base of creamy vanilla, peach, and sandalwood. It is a light choice for…

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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 Irresistible Iris?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Magic is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Irresistible Iris is rated 3.48/5 from 11 votes. Choose Magic for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Irresistible Iris for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Magic or Irresistible Iris?

Magic projects furthest (Magic 75/100, Irresistible Iris 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic and Irresistible Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Litchi, Magnolia, Iris and Musk.

Is Magic or Irresistible Iris better for summer or winter?

Irresistible Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic and Irresistible Iris?

Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. Irresistible Iris has top notes of Litchi, Melon and Cloves, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.