Van Cleef vs Magic Tower Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Van Cleef takes 2 of 3 categories.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Magic Tower GoldChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Van Cleef2/3
Magic Tower Gold1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Van Cleef
- Sillage & projection
- Magic Tower Gold
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Van CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsMagic Tower GoldJean-Pierre SandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVan Cleef
SillageMagic Tower Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
honey61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
OrangeRaspberryNeroli
Heart
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
HoneyPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Raspberry, Geranium and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#79,114
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
Reviews →Magic Tower Gold by Jean-Pierre Sand delivers a sweet citrus and honey opening that instantly commands attention. Bright raspberry and crisp neroli cut through the initial heavy sweetness, preventing the blend from becoming cloying. As it warms on the skin, a white floral heart of orange blossom and jasmine takes over…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Van Cleef or Magic Tower Gold?
Van Cleef takes 2 of 3 categories. Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes; Magic Tower Gold is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Magic Tower Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Van Cleef or Magic Tower Gold?
Van Cleef lasts longest (Van Cleef 79/100, Magic Tower Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Van Cleef or Magic Tower Gold?
Magic Tower Gold projects furthest (Magic Tower Gold 75/100, Van Cleef 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Van Cleef and Magic Tower Gold smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Raspberry, Geranium and Orange Blossom.
Is Van Cleef or Magic Tower Gold better for summer or winter?
Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Van Cleef and Magic Tower Gold?
Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Magic Tower Gold has top notes of Orange, Raspberry and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Honey and Patchouli.
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