Magic Man
Bruno BananiEau de Toilette2008
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Magic Man vs. 212 Men
Is Magic Man better than 212 Men?
212 Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
warm spicyaromaticwoodyherbal
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Magic Man and 212 Men?
| Magic Man | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2008 | 1999 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Magic Man and 212 Men smell?
Magic Man
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Cacao
Herbal
Patchouli
Balsamic
Amber
212 Men
Citrus
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Magic Man and 212 Men share?
Top
Spicy NotesGinCardamom
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamotSpicesPetitgrainLavender
Heart
Cacao PodMarigoldCyclamen
GingerVioletGardeniaSage
Base
PatchouliAmber
SandalwoodMuskVetiverIncenseGuaiac WoodLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MarigoldCyclamen
VioletGardeniaLavender
Spicy Notes
Spicy NotesCardamom
GingerSpices
Where they fit
When and where do Magic Man and 212 Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Magic Man or 212 Men?
| Magic Man | 212 Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Magic Man and 212 Men?
The spices in Magic Man actually work together, creating a cohesive warmth that builds on itself. The gin note adds unexpected brightness, cutting through the richer elements with a crisp edge.Magic Man
212 Men is a well-crafted citrus aromatic that refuses to stay one-dimensional once it settles. The drydown is where veteran wearers find their favorite phase, and it arrives reliably.212 Men
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