Fragrance comparison

Magic Night vs Nocturnes (2023)

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Magic Night

Ascania

3.1712 votes

Rank #62,966 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Magic Night
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic Night1/4

Nocturnes (2023)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nocturnes (2023)
Sillage & projection: Nocturnes (2023)
Value for money: Magic Night
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magic NightAscania

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 60%Had 17%Want 24%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNocturnes (2023)

SillageNocturnes (2023)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMagic NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseBergamotHyacinthGalbanumRaspberryBlack Currant BlossomBlack currant leaf

Heart

NarcissusCedarLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangTuberoseHoney

Base

PatchouliOakmossMuskSandalSpicesVetiver

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Hyacinth, Tuberose and Honey. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic Night is a green floral with a vintage-leaning shape, opening on rose, blackcurrant leaf and galbanum before moving into honeyed white florals and a mossy, woody base. It looks best for someone who enjoys sharper floral structure over soft sweetness, and its quieter projection suggests a sample-first buy if you …

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Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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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 Night or Nocturnes (2023)?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 3 of 4 categories. Magic Night is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Magic Night for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic Night or Nocturnes (2023)?

Nocturnes (2023) lasts longest (Nocturnes (2023) 60/100, Magic Night 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Night or Nocturnes (2023)?

Nocturnes (2023) projects furthest (Nocturnes (2023) 63/100, Magic Night 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Night and Nocturnes (2023) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Hyacinth, Tuberose and Honey.

Is Magic Night or Nocturnes (2023) better for summer or winter?

Magic Night suits day or night wear; Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Night and Nocturnes (2023)?

Magic Night has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandal. Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose.