Fragrance comparison

Seahorse Magic vs Studio 1886 Legendary

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Seahorse Magic

Simone Paris

4.405 votes

Rank #47,340 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Studio 1886 Legendary

Avon

3.388 votes

Rank #60,455 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio 1886 Legendary takes 3 of 4 categories.

Seahorse Magic
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Studio 1886 Legendary
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Seahorse Magic1/4

Studio 1886 Legendary3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Studio 1886 Legendary
Sillage & projection: Studio 1886 Legendary
Value for money: Studio 1886 Legendary
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seahorse Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Seahorse MagicSimone Paris

Studio 1886 LegendaryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityStudio 1886 Legendary

SillageStudio 1886 Legendary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value70

Category winnerStudio 1886 LegendaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

lavender100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

woody50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineLemonPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

Iris ButterLavenderRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmber

Top

Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeahorse MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seahorse Magic opens with a bright citrus lift, tangerine, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a cleaner floral-aromatic heart with lavender, rose and a soft iris touch. The base brings light sweetness from vanilla and amber, with patchouli adding some depth. It reads as a fresh, polished unisex scent with a slightl…

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Studio 1886 Legendary by Avon delivers a clean contrast between sharp citrus and resinous base notes. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon that quickly links up with dry, herbal lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals an aromatic core reminiscent of traditional barbershop pr…

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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, Seahorse Magic or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary takes 3 of 4 categories. Seahorse Magic is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Studio 1886 Legendary is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Seahorse Magic for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Studio 1886 Legendary for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Seahorse Magic or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary lasts longest (Studio 1886 Legendary 80/100, Seahorse Magic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seahorse Magic or Studio 1886 Legendary?

Studio 1886 Legendary projects furthest (Studio 1886 Legendary 55/100, Seahorse Magic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seahorse Magic and Studio 1886 Legendary smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Seahorse Magic or Studio 1886 Legendary better for summer or winter?

Seahorse Magic suits daytime wear; Studio 1886 Legendary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seahorse Magic and Studio 1886 Legendary?

Seahorse Magic has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris Butter, Lavender and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Studio 1886 Legendary has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Amber.