MagnoliaOpens with
MuskHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
Quentin BischThe nose · 183 fragrances · also made Le Male Le Parfum (2020)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Ciel Magnolia
The pink and white petals of a blooming magnolia tree against a clear blue sky, framed by the rich woodiness of vast branches.
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Ciel MagnoliaMid-range · $40–100
60%Similar accords, often for lessWarm Freedom · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares magnolia, musk and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022 by Kenzo, Ciel Magnolia is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance created by perfumer Quentin Bisch. The composition opens with the soft floral notes of magnolia, which give way to musky and powdery accords before settling into a woody base of sandalwood. This scent captures the memory of a garden behind shoji doors, where pink magnolia petals flood the sky and the wind releases their musky aroma. Perfumer Quentin Bisch was inspired by an encounter with a forest of blooming magnolias, blending the radiant beauty of sunny days with the woody richness of vast branches.
Ciel Magnolia is best applied in light layers — one or two sprays to start. The musky and floral notes are prominent initially but settle into a warm woody base over time. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than across a room, so avoid heavy application for a more intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — Ciel Magnolia, Kenzo
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 17%.