Fragrance comparison

Magie Noire Parfum vs Shadha

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,147 ratings analysed

5 wins

Magie Noire Parfum

Lancôme

4.471,081 votes

Rank #194 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Shadha

Swiss Arabian

4.1466 votes

Rank #13,240 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 5 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.
Shadha
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magie Noire Parfum5/7

Shadha2/7

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

ShadhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 1,081 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

42%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMagie Noire ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMagie Noire Parfum

SillageMagie Noire Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value66

Category winnerShadhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

woody92%

oud84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and green

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

Top

Patchouli

Heart

HyacinthGalbanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Hyacinth, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night38

Category winnerShadhaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men16

Unisex16

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#194

PerfumerGerard Goupy

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#13,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Shadha by Swiss Arabian offers a distinct green and woody profile for women. Opening with a sharp touch of patchouli, it transitions into heart notes of hyacinth and galbanum. The dry down relies on agarwood, musk, and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or transitional seasons, this oriental composition provides …

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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 Shadha?

Magie Noire Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Magie Noire Parfum is rated 4.47/5 from 1,081 votes; Shadha is rated 4.14/5 from 66 votes. Choose Magie Noire Parfum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Shadha for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magie Noire Parfum or Shadha?

Magie Noire Parfum lasts longest (Magie Noire Parfum 87/100, Shadha 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magie Noire Parfum or Shadha?

Magie Noire Parfum projects furthest (Magie Noire Parfum 81/100, Shadha 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magie Noire Parfum and Shadha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Hyacinth, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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

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

What are the notes in Magie Noire Parfum and Shadha?

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. Shadha has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Hyacinth and Galbanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.