Russian Present Magic vs Iconic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Russian Present MagicChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IconicChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Russian Present Magic2/4
Iconic2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Iconic
- Sillage & projection
- Iconic
- Value for money
- Russian Present Magic
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Russian Present Magic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Russian Present MagicSergio NeroIconicTOMAS ARSOVWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 22%Want 40%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate8%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIconic
SillageIconic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRussian Present MagicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh83%
green65%
rose48%
fresh spicy30%
floral100%
fresh86%
green72%
fruity58%
woody44%
amber30%
Scent match63%Closely related · both floral, fresh and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
WisteriaLemon Leaf
Heart
PeonyLilacPeach BlossomGreen NotesMusk
Base
TeaOsmanthusCedarAmber
Top
Green LilacTea LeafPeony
Heart
Peach BlossomPetitgrainWisteria
Base
CedarwoodAmberOsmanthus
InformationalShared notesWisteria, Peony, Peach Blossom and Osmanthus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,179
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#71,861
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRussian Present MagicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRussian Present Magic by Sergio Nero offers a light floral fruity experience built around wisteria and lemon leaf. It hits the skin with a sharp, clean citrus brightness before softening into a delicate mix of peony and lilac. Best suited for warm spring afternoons when you want something simple, inexpensive, and easy…
Reviews →Tomas Arsov Iconic opens with a crisp wave of green lilac and wet tea leaf, presenting a fresh, dewy garden atmosphere. As the scent settles on the skin, a soft peach blossom note emerges to add a delicate fruitiness, preventing the composition from feeling too sharp. It is an airy, bright floral blend suited for warm…
Reviews →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.
Which is better, Russian Present Magic or Iconic?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Russian Present Magic is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes; Iconic is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Russian Present Magic for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iconic for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Russian Present Magic or Iconic?
Iconic lasts longest (Iconic 60/100, Russian Present Magic 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Russian Present Magic or Iconic?
Iconic projects furthest (Iconic 50/100, Russian Present Magic 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Russian Present Magic and Iconic smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Wisteria, Peony, Peach Blossom and Osmanthus.
Is Russian Present Magic or Iconic better for summer or winter?
Russian Present Magic suits daytime wear; Iconic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Russian Present Magic and Iconic?
Russian Present Magic has top notes of Wisteria and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Peony, Lilac, Peach Blossom and Green Notes, a base of Tea, Osmanthus, Cedar and Amber. Iconic has top notes of Green Lilac, Tea Leaf and Peony, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Petitgrain and Wisteria, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Osmanthus.
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