Magic vs Roberto Cavalli Oro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
MagicChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Roberto Cavalli OroChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Magic1/2
Roberto Cavalli Oro1/2
- 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
- Roberto Cavalli Oro
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MagicShirley MayRoberto Cavalli OroRoberto CavalliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.88/ 5 · 839 votes
Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
33%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
839 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageMagic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
floral77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
cinnamon77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesLitchi
Heart
MagnoliaIrisGingerPepper
Base
MuskAmber
Top
CorianderPepperIrisMagnoliaBergamotApple
Heart
CinnamonApricotPatchouliCedarFreesia
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Iris, Pepper 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 seasonNo season votes yet
Spring29
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#77,834
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,067
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerRoberto Cavalli OroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMagic 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 →Roberto Cavalli Oro is a warm, spicy oriental fragrance that highlights a core of cinnamon and woody resins. It feels like a cozy staple for autumn and winter evenings, offering a comforting presence on the skin. The composition balances sharper top notes of pepper and coriander with a deep, balsamic base, creating a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Magic or Roberto Cavalli Oro?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Magic is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Roberto Cavalli Oro is rated 3.88/5 from 839 votes. Choose Magic for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Roberto Cavalli Oro for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which projects more, Magic or Roberto Cavalli Oro?
Magic projects furthest (Magic 75/100, Roberto Cavalli Oro 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Magic and Roberto Cavalli Oro smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Iris, Pepper and Musk.
What are the notes in Magic and Roberto Cavalli Oro?
Magic has top notes of Fruity Notes and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. Roberto Cavalli Oro has top notes of Coriander, Pepper, Iris and Magnolia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Apricot, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.
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