Fragrance comparison

SETI I vs Magic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

1 wins

SETI I

Nilafar du Nil

3.7311 votes

Rank #44,262 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #73,030 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SETI I takes 1 of 1 categories.

SETI I
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character.

SETI I1/1

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: SETI I

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SETI INilafar du Nil

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather91%

caramel83%

sweet74%

animalic65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyClovesRose

Heart

LeatherSaffronHazelnutJasmine

Base

CaramelAmberOudTonka

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day20

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex33

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,262

PerfumerRita Brena

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#73,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSETI IHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SETI I by Nilafar du Nil is a leather-forward fragrance designed for both men and women. It opens with honey and cloves, settling into a heart of leather, saffron, and hazelnut. The base adds warmth with caramel, amber, oud, and tonka. This 2024 launch offers a bold, commanding profile suitable for cold winter evening…

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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 SETI I and Magic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Rose, Leather and Saffron.

Is SETI I or Magic better for summer or winter?

SETI I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SETI I and Magic?

SETI I has top notes of Honey, Cloves and Rose, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Hazelnut and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Amber, Oud and Tonka. 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.