Fragrance comparison

Mini Magic vs The Secret Heroines of the Tsar

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Mini Magic

Ulric de Varens

3.6411 votes

Rank #61,423 IrisPowdery

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17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar

Romea D'Ameor

3.9068 votes

Rank #18,427 FreshCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mini Magic
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Secret Heroines of the Tsar
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Magic1/4

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar3/4

Ratings & consensus: The Secret Heroines of the Tsar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Secret Heroines of the Tsar
Sillage & projection: Mini Magic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Secret Heroines of the Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini MagicUlric de Varens

The Secret Heroines of the TsarRomea D'Ameor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 18%Want 71%

3.90/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 43%

Category winnerThe Secret Heroines of the TsarRating 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

22%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Secret Heroines of the Tsar

SillageMini Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

earthy61%

fresh100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fruity

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

AppleMelonItalian LemonGrapefruit

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelVanillaMuskMeringueAmberIrisSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer53

Fall71

Winter47

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,427

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe Secret Heroines of the TsarHigher 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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Pierre Bourdon crafted The Secret Heroines of the Tsar for Romea D'Ameor as a crisp oriental floral with surprising aquatic contrast. Crisp red apple, melon, and tart grapefruit open the scent before settling into magnolia, rose, and patchouli. A base of iris, caramel, and sandalwood adds dry warmth without heavy gour…

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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 The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Magic is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; The Secret Heroines of the Tsar is rated 3.90/5 from 68 votes. Choose Mini Magic for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Secret Heroines of the Tsar for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Magic or The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar lasts longest (The Secret Heroines of the Tsar 53/100, Mini Magic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Magic or The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

Mini Magic projects furthest (Mini Magic 75/100, The Secret Heroines of the Tsar 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Magic and The Secret Heroines of the Tsar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Apple, Iris, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Mini Magic or The Secret Heroines of the Tsar better for summer or winter?

Mini Magic suits daytime wear; The Secret Heroines of the Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Magic and The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

Mini Magic has top notes of White Peach and Apple, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla and Amber. The Secret Heroines of the Tsar has top notes of Apple, Melon, Italian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.