Fragrance comparison

Russian Present Magic vs Sweet

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Russian Present Magic

Sergio Nero

3.3312 votes

Rank #25,179 FloralFresh

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69%scent match

Closely related

Sweet

Apple Parfums

4.147 votes

Rank #47,756 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Present Magic takes 3 of 3 categories.

Russian Present Magic
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweet
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in winter.

Russian Present Magic3/3

Sweet0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Russian Present Magic
Sillage & projection: Russian Present Magic
Value for money: Not scored
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 Nero

SweetApple Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 22%Want 40%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRussian Present Magic

SillageRussian Present Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh83%

green65%

rose48%

fresh spicy30%

floral100%

fresh91%

green83%

woody74%

fruity65%

amber56%

Scent match69%Closely related · both floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WisteriaLemon Leaf

Heart

PeonyLilacPeach BlossomGreen NotesMusk

Base

TeaOsmanthusCedarAmber

Top

TeaGreen NotesLilac

Heart

PeachWisteriaPeony

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesWisteria, Peony, Lilac and Green Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#47,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRussian Present MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian 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…

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Sweet by Apple Parfums pairs clean green tea and crisp lilac with a soft heart of peach, wisteria, and peony. Dry cedar and mild amber sit underneath, keeping the floral sweetness grounded during warm spring afternoons. Built for casual daytime wear, it suits anyone seeking an easygoing, budget-friendly floral fruity …

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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.

Which is better, Russian Present Magic or Sweet?

Russian Present Magic takes 3 of 3 categories. Russian Present Magic is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes; Sweet is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Russian Present Magic for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweet for a floral and fresh character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Russian Present Magic or Sweet?

Russian Present Magic lasts longest (Russian Present Magic 51/100, Sweet 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Present Magic or Sweet?

Russian Present Magic projects furthest (Russian Present Magic 39/100, Sweet 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Present Magic and Sweet smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Wisteria, Peony, Lilac and Green Notes.

Is Russian Present Magic or Sweet better for summer or winter?

Russian Present Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Present Magic and Sweet?

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. Sweet has top notes of Tea, Green Notes and Lilac, heart notes of Peach, Wisteria and Peony, a base of Cedar and Amber.