Fragrance comparison

Try. The Magic of Bali vs White Lotus

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Try. The Magic of Bali

Scentception

2.0523 votes

Rank #22,305 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

White Lotus

TRNP

4.1520 votes

Rank #32,791 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Try. The Magic of Bali takes 3 of 5 categories.

Try. The Magic of Bali
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Lotus
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Try. The Magic of Bali3/5

White Lotus2/5

Ratings & consensus: White Lotus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Try. The Magic of Bali
Sillage & projection: Try. The Magic of Bali
Value for money: White Lotus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Try. The Magic of Bali

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Try. The Magic of BaliScentception

White LotusTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.05/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 33%

Category winnerWhite LotusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTry. The Magic of Bali

SillageTry. The Magic of Bali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerWhite LotusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

patchouli48%

woody30%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusCardamomCinnamonNutmegCloveCumin

Heart

JasmineFrangipaniGreen TeaOsmanthusTuberose

Base

PatchouliVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

Top

White LotusWhite TeaWhite Ginger LilyYuzu

Heart

HoneysuckleMimosaTuberoseNutmegOsmanthusAniseFennelClove

Base

Australian SandalwoodSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Clove, Osmanthus and Tuberose. 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,305

PerfumerNadia Geyken

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTry. The Magic of BaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Try. The Magic of Bali by Scentception opens with a sharp burst of citrus and spicy cardamom. This unisex chypre floral blends jasmine and frangipani with a base of patchouli and vanilla. It fits an easygoing style, perfect for casual spring days when you want something approachable that still feels modern and distinc…

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TRNP White Lotus brings a sharp, realistic natural floral profile anchored by bitter spices and dry woods. The fragrance launches with fresh white tea, crisp yuzu, and a distinct herbal lotus note before moving into an intense floral center of tuberose, mimosa, and osmanthus. Warm spices like clove, cinnamon, and pepp…

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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, Try. The Magic of Bali or White Lotus?

Try. The Magic of Bali takes 3 of 5 categories. Try. The Magic of Bali is rated 2.05/5 from 23 votes; White Lotus is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Try. The Magic of Bali for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Lotus for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Try. The Magic of Bali or White Lotus?

Try. The Magic of Bali lasts longest (Try. The Magic of Bali 76/100, White Lotus 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Try. The Magic of Bali or White Lotus?

Projection is very close: Try. The Magic of Bali 59/100, White Lotus 58/100 for sillage.

Do Try. The Magic of Bali and White Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Clove, Osmanthus and Tuberose.

Is Try. The Magic of Bali or White Lotus better for summer or winter?

Try. The Magic of Bali suits daytime wear; White Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Try. The Magic of Bali and White Lotus?

Try. The Magic of Bali has top notes of Citrus, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Frangipani, Green Tea and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. White Lotus has top notes of White Lotus, White Tea, White Ginger Lily and Yuzu, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Tuberose and Nutmeg, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).