Fragrance comparison

Mini Magic vs 1 Superiore

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Mini Magic

Ulric de Varens

3.6411 votes

Rank #61,423 IrisPowdery

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11%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1 Superiore

Just Jack

4.1119 votes

Rank #33,306 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1 Superiore takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mini Magic
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1 Superiore
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mini Magic1/4

1 Superiore3/4

Ratings & consensus: 1 Superiore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1 Superiore
Sillage & projection: Mini Magic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1 Superiore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini MagicUlric de Varens

1 SuperioreJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 18%Want 71%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 51%Had 11%Want 38%

Category winner1 SuperioreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

42%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1 Superiore

SillageMini Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

iris100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

amber65%

conifer48%

balsamic30%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

White PeachApple

Heart2-3 hrs

Iris

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaAmber

Top

PineCitrusesBergamotApple

Heart

VetiverBenzoinJasmineIris

Base

Woodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodLabdanumAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesApple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Mini Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer8

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men64

Unisex29

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1 SuperioreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Magic opens with a crisp crunch of green apple and juicy white peach. It gives an immediate splash of bright fruit before softening into a cosmetic iris heart. That iris note smells like vintage face powder mixed with soft violet undertones, keeping the sweetness tidy and clean. As the fruity top …

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Just Jack 1 Superiore offers a crisp, resinous profile dominated by sharp pine needles and bright bergamot. The scent settles into warm cedarwood and sweet vanilla, making it a reliable choice for cold autumn evenings. It delivers a rugged, balsamic character that fits comfortably under a heavy wool coat.

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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, Mini Magic or 1 Superiore?

1 Superiore takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Magic is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; 1 Superiore is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mini Magic for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1 Superiore for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Magic or 1 Superiore?

1 Superiore lasts longest (1 Superiore 71/100, Mini Magic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Magic or 1 Superiore?

Mini Magic projects furthest (Mini Magic 75/100, 1 Superiore 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Magic and 1 Superiore smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Apple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Mini Magic or 1 Superiore better for summer or winter?

Mini Magic suits daytime wear; 1 Superiore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Magic and 1 Superiore?

Mini Magic has top notes of White Peach and Apple, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla and Amber. 1 Superiore has top notes of Pine, Citruses, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Vetiver, Benzoin, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood and Labdanum.