Fragrance comparison

Mugler Show vs Narcotic Magnolia

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,235 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Narcotic Magnolia

Judith Williams

3.5016 votes

Rank #22,827 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Show takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Narcotic Magnolia
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Show5/5

Narcotic Magnolia0/5

Ratings & consensus: Mugler Show
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mugler Show
Sillage & projection: Mugler Show
Value for money: Mugler Show
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mugler Show

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler ShowMugler

Narcotic MagnoliaJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

Category winnerMugler ShowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMugler Show

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMugler ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

aquatic88%

ozonic77%

musky65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

White Musk

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafMagnoliaWater Lily

Base

White MuskOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia and White Musk. Durations are only published for Mugler Show, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#22,827

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMugler ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Show is a bright, uplifting floral Eau de Toilette that trades the brand's legendary drama for crisp, sunlit simplicity. The composition opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot that provides an invigorating citrus wake-up call before settling into a dewy heart of fresh magnolia petals. As the scent warms on…

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Narcotic Magnolia by Judith Williams is a floral perfume centered on bright citrus and aquatic notes. Launched in 2013, it features a heart of magnolia and violet leaf. This fragrance suits those who enjoy crisp, clean profiles during warm spring days. It sits close to the skin, offering a refreshing presence that com…

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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, Mugler Show or Narcotic Magnolia?

Mugler Show takes 5 of 5 categories. Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Narcotic Magnolia is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narcotic Magnolia for a citrus and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Show or Narcotic Magnolia?

Mugler Show lasts longest (Mugler Show 60/100, Narcotic Magnolia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Show or Narcotic Magnolia?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, Narcotic Magnolia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Show and Narcotic Magnolia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Mugler Show or Narcotic Magnolia better for summer or winter?

Mugler Show suits daytime wear; Narcotic Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Show and Narcotic Magnolia?

Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk. Narcotic Magnolia has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Magnolia and Water Lily, a base of White Musk, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.