Fragrance comparison

Studio 1886 Legendary vs Seahorse Magic

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Studio 1886 Legendary

Avon

3.388 votes

Rank #60,455 LavenderCitrus

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62%scent match

Closely related

Seahorse Magic

Simone Paris

4.405 votes

Rank #47,340 CitrusLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio 1886 Legendary takes 3 of 4 categories.

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 Magic
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Studio 1886 Legendary3/4

Seahorse Magic1/4

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

Studio 1886 LegendaryAvon

Seahorse MagicSimone Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 58%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityStudio 1886 Legendary

SillageStudio 1886 Legendary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value0

Category winnerStudio 1886 LegendaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

patchouli60%

woody50%

citrus100%

lavender83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

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

Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmber

Top

TangerineLemonPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

Iris ButterLavenderRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmber

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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeahorse MagicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Studio 1886 Legendary or Seahorse Magic?

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

Which lasts longer, Studio 1886 Legendary or Seahorse Magic?

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

Which projects more, Studio 1886 Legendary or Seahorse Magic?

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

Do Studio 1886 Legendary and Seahorse Magic 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 Studio 1886 Legendary or Seahorse Magic better for summer or winter?

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

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

Studio 1886 Legendary has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli and Amber. 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.