Fragrance comparison

Pétales de Magnolia vs Magic Bloom

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

6 wins

Pétales de Magnolia

Houbigant

3.5279 votes

Rank #38,603 FruityCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Magic Bloom

Skylar

3.5030 votes

Rank #44,412 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pétales de Magnolia takes 6 of 8 categories.

Pétales de Magnolia
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magic Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pétales de Magnolia6/8

Magic Bloom2/8

Ratings & consensus: Pétales de Magnolia
Community sentiment: Magic Bloom
Longevity: Pétales de Magnolia
Sillage & projection: Pétales de Magnolia
Value for money: Magic Bloom
Versatility: Pétales de Magnolia
Note pyramid (duration): Pétales de Magnolia
Fragranxe ranking: Pétales de Magnolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pétales de MagnoliaHoubigant

Magic BloomSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

24%Like

24%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

13%Love

47%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMagic BloomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPétales de Magnolia

SillagePétales de Magnolia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMagic BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

floral88%

green77%

fruity65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Nashi PearPomeloPeppermint

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaDried ApricotCoconut Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

YuzuNashi PearMandarin Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Apple BlossomMagnoliaHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

Sea SaltMuskCedarAmber

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall23

Winter8

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer94

Fall12

Winter6

Day100

Night12

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,603

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,412

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPétales de MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pétales de Magnolia by Houbigant brings a crisp, luminous burst to sunny mornings. The opening pairs crunchy nashi pear and zesty pomelo with an unexpected flick of cool peppermint. It feels invigorating immediately. Within twenty minutes, the citrus sparkle softens into lush magnolia petals, velvety dried apricot, an…

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Skylar Magic Bloom opens with an energetic splash of tart yuzu, crisp nashi pear, and green mandarin leaf that feels like biting into chilled fruit on a warm morning. As the initial spray settles, fresh apple blossom, dewy magnolia petals, and sweet honeysuckle emerge, creating a clean, airy bouquet that stays light r…

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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, Pétales de Magnolia or Magic Bloom?

Pétales de Magnolia takes 6 of 8 categories. Pétales de Magnolia is rated 3.52/5 from 79 votes; Magic Bloom is rated 3.50/5 from 30 votes. Choose Pétales de Magnolia for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magic Bloom for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pétales de Magnolia or Magic Bloom?

Pétales de Magnolia lasts longest (Pétales de Magnolia 60/100, Magic Bloom 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pétales de Magnolia or Magic Bloom?

Pétales de Magnolia projects furthest (Pétales de Magnolia 48/100, Magic Bloom 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pétales de Magnolia and Magic Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Nashi Pear, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Pétales de Magnolia or Magic Bloom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magic Bloom is the stronger pick. For winter, Pétales de Magnolia is the stronger pick. Pétales de Magnolia suits daytime wear; Magic Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pétales de Magnolia and Magic Bloom?

Pétales de Magnolia has top notes of Nashi Pear, Pomelo and Peppermint, heart notes of Magnolia, Dried Apricot and Coconut Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Magic Bloom has top notes of Yuzu, Nashi Pear and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Sea Salt, Musk, Cedar and Amber.