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Magie Noire Parfum vs Parure

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

Updated 1,598 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Magie Noire Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Parure

    Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Magie Noire Parfum6/7
Parure1/7
Ratings & consensus
Magie Noire Parfum
Community sentiment
Magie Noire Parfum
Longevity
Magie Noire Parfum
Sillage & projection
Magie Noire Parfum
Value for money
Magie Noire Parfum
Versatility
Parure
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
ParureGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 517 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
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

57%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

517 votes

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire Parfum

SillageMagie Noire Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value42
Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
warm spicy61%
green100%
earthy92%
fruity84%
mossy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both 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
PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Parure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring98
Summer57
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night61
Category winnerParureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex18
Women81
Men3
Unisex38
Women59
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#188

PerfumerGerard Goupy

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews52

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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Parure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…

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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 Parure?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes; Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magie Noire Parfum or Parure?

Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, Parure 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magie Noire Parfum or Parure?

Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, Parure 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magie Noire Parfum and Parure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and earthy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orris Root.

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

For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Magie Noire Parfum is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magie Noire Parfum and Parure?

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. Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli.

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