Fragrance comparison

Magie Noire Parfum vs Megara

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magie Noire Parfum

Lancôme

4.471,081 votes

Rank #188 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Megara

Le Galion

4.2722 votes

Rank #37,329 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Magie Noire Parfum
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Megara
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Magie Noire Parfum4/5

Megara1/5

Ratings & consensus: Magie Noire Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Magie Noire Parfum
Sillage & projection: Magie Noire Parfum
Value for money: Megara
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Magie Noire Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magie Noire ParfumLancôme

MegaraLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,033 votes

45%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire Parfum

SillageMagie Noire Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMegaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumCassisCassiaBulgarian RoseHyacinthRaspberryBergamot

Heart

HoneyNarcissusOrris RootTuberoseCedarYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMyrrhSpicesIncenseCivetPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

HyacinthAldehydesBergamotPeachRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoneyOrchidOrris

Base3 to 6 hours

OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Hyacinth, Raspberry and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Megara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#188

PerfumerGerard Goupy

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#37,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magie Noire Parfum is a deep green, mossy floral with a dark amber core. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into oakmoss, patchouli, incense, soft animalic warmth, and muted flowers. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-style structure, complexity, and a more mysterious mood than modern sweet florals. It can f…

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Megara by Le Galion is a vintage floral perfume launched in 1978. It opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, bitter-edged bergamot, and spring-like hyacinth, softened slightly by subtle hints of peach and raspberry. As the opening sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of jasmine, gardenia, rose, and lily-of-the-valley takes…

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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, Magie Noire Parfum or Megara?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes; Megara is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Megara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magie Noire Parfum or Megara?

Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, Megara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magie Noire Parfum or Megara?

Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, Megara 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magie Noire Parfum and Megara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Hyacinth, Raspberry and Bergamot.

Is Magie Noire Parfum or Megara better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magie Noire Parfum and Megara?

Magie Noire Parfum has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Orris Root and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Spices and Incense. Megara has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.