Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Othello

Sared Perfumes

3.502 votes

Rank #68,992 Yellow FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #72,226 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Othello takes 1 of 1 categories.

Othello
Choose it for a yellow floral and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

Othello1/1

Magic0/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Othello

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OthelloSared Perfumes

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

oud92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangNutmegRose

Heart

SaffronVioletPeony

Base

OudAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Rose, Saffron and Oud. Durations are only published for Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOthelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Sared Perfumes is a floral oriental built around creamy ylang ylang and rose, warmed with nutmeg and saffron. As it settles, the bouquet turns more powdery and violet toned, then lands in a sweet ambered base with vanilla and oud. It reads plush and dressed up, with a soft vintage-leaning floral texture an…

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Magic by Exotic Scents opens with a bright flash of zesty bergamot, tangy tangerine, and pink pepper before revealing its rich, resinous core. Thick golden honey and woody oud blend seamlessly with nutmeg and warm cinnamon, creating an inviting, spicy and sweet atmosphere that feels deeply comforting on the skin. As t…

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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 Othello and Magic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Rose, Saffron and Oud.

Is Othello or Magic better for summer or winter?

Othello suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Magic?

Othello has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Nutmeg and Rose, heart notes of Saffron, Violet and Peony, a base of Oud, Amber and Vanilla. Magic has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Raspberry and Ambroxan.