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Meringue Magique vs Parfum de Perigord

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Meringue Magique

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Parfum de Perigord

    Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Meringue Magique1/2
Parfum de Perigord1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Parfum de Perigord
Fragranxe ranking
Meringue Magique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Meringue MagiqueLe Monde Gourmand
Parfum de PerigordPrudence Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
sweet83%
lactonic65%
white floral48%
vanilla30%
sweet100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
honey69%
woody61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
OrangeBigarade
Heart1 to 2 hours
Gardenia
Base2 to 4 hours
Whipped CreamPraline
Top20-30 mins
OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomGardeniaJasmineHoneyPeach
Base6-9 hrs
CoumarinPatchouliPralineVanillaBeeswax
Category winnerParfum de PerigordLongest dry-down: 6-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#71,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeringue MagiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meringue Magique by Le Monde Gourmand presents a playful take on dessert scents, balancing zesty fruit with rich gourmand sweetness. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange and bitter bigarade, giving the initial spray a tangy, candied punch. As the brightness settles, creamy gardenia introduces a soft …

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Parfum de Perigord by Prudence Paris opens with a bright splash of fresh orange and juicy mandarin that quickly softens into a lush floral heart. Creamy gardenia and sweet jasmine blend seamlessly with velvety peach and thick honey, creating a rich texture that feels like sunlight pouring over ripe fruit orchards. As …

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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.

Do Meringue Magique and Parfum de Perigord smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Gardenia and Praline.

Is Meringue Magique or Parfum de Perigord better for summer or winter?

Meringue Magique suits daytime wear; Parfum de Perigord suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meringue Magique and Parfum de Perigord?

Meringue Magique has top notes of Orange and Bigarade, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Whipped Cream and Praline. Parfum de Perigord has top notes of Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Jasmine and Honey, a base of Coumarin, Patchouli, Praline and Vanilla.

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