Fragrance comparison

Mini Magic vs Tropical Sky

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Mini Magic

Ulric de Varens

3.6411 votes

Rank #61,423 IrisPowdery

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Tropical Sky

Maiora Parfum

3.7253 votes

Rank #16,915 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tropical Sky takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mini Magic
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tropical Sky
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Magic1/4

Tropical Sky3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini MagicUlric de Varens

Tropical SkyMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 18%Want 71%

3.72/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerTropical SkyRating 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

33%Love

17%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

13%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityTropical Sky

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%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

tropical61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, powdery and iris

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

White PeachMangoBlack CurrantSweet Orange

Heart

IrisBulgarian RosePatchouliJasmine

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, 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

Summer83

Fall52

Winter39

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men3

Unisex51

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,915

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerTropical SkyHigher 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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Tropical Sky by Maiora Parfum is a fruity and sweet fragrance designed for anyone seeking a summery experience. This scent leads with mango and peach notes, followed by an iris and rose heart. It settles into a warm amber and vanilla base, making it a fitting choice for warm spring days or sunny summer outings.

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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 Tropical Sky?

Tropical Sky takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Magic is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Tropical Sky is rated 3.72/5 from 53 votes. Choose Mini Magic for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tropical Sky for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Magic or Tropical Sky?

Tropical Sky lasts longest (Tropical Sky 69/100, Mini Magic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Magic or Tropical Sky?

Mini Magic projects furthest (Mini Magic 75/100, Tropical Sky 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Magic and Tropical Sky smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include White Peach, Iris, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Mini Magic or Tropical Sky better for summer or winter?

Mini Magic suits daytime wear; Tropical Sky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Magic and Tropical Sky?

Mini Magic has top notes of White Peach and Apple, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Tropical Sky has top notes of White Peach, Mango, Black Currant and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Guaiac Wood.