Magie Noire
LancômeEau de Toilette1978
Side by side
Magie Noire vs. Black Magic
Is Magie Noire better than Black Magic?
Magie Noire rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OakmossPatchouliYlang-YlangBlackcurrantJasmine
woodygreenearthyaromaticmossywarm spicy
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 Magie Noire and Black Magic?
| Magie Noire | Black Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1978 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Gerard Goupy | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Magie Noire and Black Magic smell?
Magie Noire
Woody
Green
Earthy
Aromatic
Amber
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Black Magic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Mossy
Aromatic
Earthy
Patchouli
Rose
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Magie Noire and Black Magic share?
Top
Green NotesBergamotBlackcurrantHyacinthRaspberry
GeraniumGalbanumMandarin Orange
Heart
Oriental roseYlang-YlangHoneyIrisJasmineLily of the ValleyNarcissusTuberose
BlackcurrantRoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliCastoreumBenzoinCivetMuskVetiver
OakmossPatchouliNutmeg
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Magie Noire or Black Magic?
| Magie Noire | Black Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Magie Noire and Black Magic?
Magie Noire doesn't fade gracefully, it transforms. The figure-eight development means you're wearing something different at hour three than you were at hour one.Magie Noire
Black Magic is bold without being aggressive, balancing bright citrus-green opening notes with a deep, fruity-floral heart and a classic chypre base. It fills a nice gap between playful and serious,.Black Magic
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