Fragrance comparison

Seva vs Black Magic

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Seva

Sìuno

1.001 votes

Rank #66,405 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Black Magic

Parfums Genty

3.5178 votes

Rank #26,128 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Magic takes 1 of 1 categories.

Seva
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Magic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Seva0/1

Black Magic1/1

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: Black Magic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SevaSìuno

Black MagicParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.51/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 46%Had 23%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

12%Love

54%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value77

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

woody60%

herbal50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseGeraniumGalbanumWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumGalbanumMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantRoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossPatchouliNutmeg

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Black Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring24

Summer12

Fall100

Winter76

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seva reads as a green, aromatic rose rather than a soft romantic floral. Rose and geranium give it a crisp floral core, while galbanum adds a sharp leafy bite and the woody base keeps it dry. This looks like a good fit for wearers who want a rose with structure and freshness instead of sweetness. If you prefer plush, …

Reviews →

Black Magic by Parfums Genty opens with an intense, bracing shock of bitter galbanum, peppery geranium, and a quick flash of tart mandarin orange. It does not apologize for its sharp edges. The initial solvent lift burns off within three minutes, revealing a brooding, forest-like floral heart of dark red rose, creamy …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Seva or Black Magic?

Black Magic takes 1 of 1 categories. Seva is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Magic is rated 3.51/5 from 78 votes. Choose Seva for a rose and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black Magic for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Seva and Black Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium and Galbanum.

Is Seva or Black Magic better for summer or winter?

Seva suits day or night wear; Black Magic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seva and Black Magic?

Seva features Rose, Geranium, Galbanum and Woody Notes. Black Magic has top notes of Geranium, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Nutmeg.