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    Side by side

    Ariane vs. Magic

    Very similar
    Magic by Marilyn Miglin bottle

    Magic

    Marilyn Miglin
    Eau de Parfum1995
    New comparison

    Ariane wears longer on skin, while Magic projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ariane vs. Magic
    ArianeMagic
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19771995
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ariane

    Woody
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Fresh

    Magic

    Yellow Floral
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Floral
    Vanilla
    Tuberose
    White Floral
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    JasmineGardeniaIris
    Bitter OrangeBlackcurrant
    Heart
    WallflowerCarnationMangoRed rose
    TuberoseYlang-YlangGeraniumMagnoliaMimosa
    Base
    SandalwoodVanillaAmberCastoreumCivetOakmoss
    VanillaSandalwoodHeliotropePlum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ariane vs. Magic
    ArianeMagic
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is aldehydic florals done right, the kind of warm powdery bloom that doesn't smell dated, it smells considered. Sophisticated without being fussy.Ariane
    Tuberose can be a lot. Here, it's tamed by vanilla and made interesting by plum, a white floral that finally answers the question of what happens after the first spray.Magic