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Lancôme Magie Noire vs Halston Halston Classic
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Notes
Top
GalbanumCassisCassiaHiacynthBulgarian RoseRaspberryBergamot
Heart
HoneyNarcissusCedarOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossSpicesCivetPatchouliIncenseMyrrhAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Green
96%
Earthy
83%
Aromatic
79%
Amber
78%
Warm spicy
75%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Magie Noire by Lancôme is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Magie Noire was launched in 1978. Magie Noire was created by Gerard Goupy, Jean-Charles Niel and Yves Tanguy. Top notes are Galbanum, Cassis, Cassia, Hiacynth, Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry and Bergamot; middle notes are Honey, Narcissus, Cedar, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Spices, Civet, Patchouli, Incense, Myrrh, Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. Magie Noire, which means "black magic" in French, is a classic fragrance from the house of Lancome. Magie Noire has a unique composition which doesn’t follow the classical top note, middle note, and base note development. It resembles a figure eight; it opens and fully reveals its character while the direction of its development suddenly changes, and it starts to move in the opposite direction, ending where it started. It is one of the most bewitching oriental fragrances. This exotic bouquet starts with Bulgarian rose and blackcurrant buds. At its heart, the jasmine flame burns, blended with ylang-ylang, amber, and incense, among other notes.
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Notes
Top
Green LeavesMintPeachMelonBergamot
Heart
MarigoldCarnationCedarOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberIncensePatchouliSandalwoodMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
84%
Earthy
76%
Green
73%
Amber
65%
Mossy
64%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Halston Classic by Halston is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Halston Classic was launched in 1975. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Chant. Top notes are Green Leaves, Mint, Peach, Melon and Bergamot; middle notes are Marigold, Carnation, Cedar, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.
Notes in Common
38% sharedShared (12)
BergamotCedarOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineOakmossPatchouliIncenseAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk
Only in Magie Noire
GalbanumCassisCassiaHiacynthBulgarian RoseRaspberryHoneyNarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleySpicesCivet+1 more
Only in Halston Classic
Green LeavesMintPeachMelonMarigoldCarnationRose
Rating
4.07vs4.07
Ratings
5,515vs1,530
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1978vs1975
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.07 from 5,515 ratings vs 4.07 from 1,530).
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Magie Noire and "long lasting" for Halston Classic.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Magie Noire versus "moderate" for Halston Classic.
- Magie Noire is voted best for winter and fall; Halston Classic for fall.
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