Fragrance comparison

Magic Night vs Pergola

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Magic Night

Ascania

3.1712 votes

Rank #69,493 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #16,128 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pergola takes 4 of 5 categories.

Magic Night
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magic Night1/5

Pergola4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magic NightAscania

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 60%Had 17%Want 24%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerPergolaRating 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

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMagic NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hyacinth, Galbanum and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,128

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPergolaHigher 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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Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…

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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 Night or Pergola?

Pergola takes 4 of 5 categories. Magic Night is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Magic Night for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic Night or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Magic Night 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Night or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Magic Night 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Night and Pergola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hyacinth, Galbanum and Narcissus.

Is Magic Night or Pergola better for summer or winter?

Magic Night suits day or night wear; Pergola suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Night and Pergola?

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. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.