Fragrance comparison

Magic Dino vs Cerasus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Magic Dino

Zara

3.754 votes

Rank #58,376 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #44,398 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerasus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magic Dino
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Magic Dino1/4

Cerasus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magic DinoZara

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCerasus

SillageCerasus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMagic DinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity86%

floral72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

aquatic30%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Ambrette

Base

Musk

Top

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Ambrette 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,398

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCerasusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Magic Dino opens with a bright, aqueous pear note that immediately feels crisp rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, the fruity top softens as ambrette seed introduces a delicate, vegetal warm musky texture. The dry down relies on clean white musk that hugs the skin quietly. This eau de toilette balances lig…

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Cerasus by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a vivid floral fruity profile built around a striking cherry accord. The scent balances sweet and sour facets with earthy, resinous woods to create a grounded, modern composition. Perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated, sensory experience that departs from standard sweet fr…

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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 Dino or Cerasus?

Cerasus takes 3 of 4 categories. Magic Dino is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Magic Dino for a musky and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic Dino or Cerasus?

Cerasus lasts longest (Cerasus 60/100, Magic Dino 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Dino or Cerasus?

Cerasus projects furthest (Cerasus 50/100, Magic Dino 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Dino and Cerasus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Ambrette and Musk.

Is Magic Dino or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

Cerasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Dino and Cerasus?

Magic Dino has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Ambrette, a base of Musk. Cerasus has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pear, heart notes of Cherry, Amyris, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Cashmere Wood, Amber Xtreme and Woody Notes.