Fragrance comparison

Usher VIP vs Magic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

Usher VIP

Usher

3.69226 votes

Rank #13,078 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Magic

Exotic Scents

—0 votes

Rank #73,030 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Usher VIP
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Magic
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Usher VIP1/2

Magic1/2

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): Magic
Fragranxe ranking: Usher VIP

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Usher VIPUsher

MagicExotic Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

226 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

KumquatBergamotTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronViolet LeafNutmegLotus

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeWoodsy NotesOakmossVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotNutmegHoneyOud

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodPatchouliCinnamonSaffronJasmineVetiverRose

Base8-10 hrs

Powdery NotesSandalwoodRaspberryAmbroxanAmbretteAgarwoodOakmossLeather

Category winnerMagicLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer49

Fall100

Winter51

Day69

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#73,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUsher VIPHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Usher VIP by Usher is an easygoing woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus fruits and supple suede. It opens with an energetic burst of tart kumquat, sunny tangerine, and sharp bergamot that feels crisp and immediately uplifting. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals cool violet leaf, wate…

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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 Usher VIP and Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Saffron and Nutmeg.

Is Usher VIP or Magic better for summer or winter?

Usher VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Usher VIP and Magic?

Usher VIP has top notes of Kumquat, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Saffron, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Lotus, a base of Suede, Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.