Fragrance comparison

Magie Noire Parfum vs Roses et Reines

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,482 ratings analysed

6 wins

Magie Noire Parfum

Lancôme

4.471,081 votes

Rank #189 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Roses et Reines

L'Occitane en Provence

4.23401 votes

Rank #4,924 RoseFruity

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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.
Roses et Reines
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magie Noire Parfum6/7

Roses et Reines1/7

Ratings & consensus: Magie Noire Parfum
Community sentiment: Magie Noire Parfum
Longevity: Magie Noire Parfum
Sillage & projection: Magie Noire Parfum
Value for money: Roses et Reines
Versatility: Magie Noire Parfum
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

Roses et ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

43%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire Parfum

SillageMagie Noire Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRoses et ReinesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCassia

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseTurkish RoseMoroccan RoseBlackberryRaspberry

Base3-5 hrs

MuskHeliotropeWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesCassia, Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night26

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#189

PerfumerGerard Goupy

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#4,924

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews40

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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L'Occitane en Provence Roses et Reines centers on dewy rose petals soaked in tart fruit nectar. You get an immediate burst of bright bergamot and green cassia before four distinct rose varietals step forward. Grasse rose, Bulgarian rose, and Turkish rose bring a petal-soft texture, backed by juicy raspberry and ripe b…

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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, Magie Noire Parfum or Roses et Reines?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes; Roses et Reines is rated 4.23/5 from 401 votes. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Roses et Reines for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magie Noire Parfum or Roses et Reines?

Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, Roses et Reines 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magie Noire Parfum or Roses et Reines?

Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, Roses et Reines 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magie Noire Parfum and Roses et Reines smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cassia, Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry and Bergamot.

Is Magie Noire Parfum or Roses et Reines better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magie Noire Parfum and Roses et Reines?

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. Roses et Reines has top notes of Bergamot and Cassia, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Turkish Rose and Moroccan Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and White Cedar Extract.