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Dahlia Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Dahlia Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Eternal Magic Eau de Parfum bottle Eternal Magic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dahlia Noir EDP
This is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that gets its 'noir' from a melancholic retro vibe rather than outright darkness. If you want expensive baby powder with a subtly seductive edge, this is your jam.
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Our Verdict - Eternal Magic EDP
This one's a divisive dupe-or-don't-care. Most agree it's a softer, more office-friendly version of Lancôme's Hypnôse, but its abysmal performance leaves many wanting. It's a pleasant, powdery floral for those who don't mind constant reapplication.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dahlia Noir EDP
Eternal Magic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 30% vs 32%
Bergamot 18% vs 29%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Mimosa 27% Mandarin 24%
Only in Eternal Magic
Violet 39%
Shared Notes
Iris 37% vs 46%
Rose 33% vs 29%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Patchouli 29%
Only in Eternal Magic
Magnolia 24%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 57%
Only in Eternal Magic
Woody 43%

Accords

Dahlia Noir Eternal Magic
100%
Powdery
100%
88%
Woody
79%
87%
Iris
87%
64%
Vanilla
85%
77%
Rose
54%
67%
Earthy
52%
60%
Floral
65%
62%
Sweet
61%
Patchouli
Citrus
47%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
88%
79%
Iris shared
87%
87%
Vanilla shared
64%
85%
Rose shared
77%
54%
Earthy shared
67%
52%
Floral shared
60%
65%
62%
61%
47%

Performance

Dahlia Noir Eternal Magic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Dahlia Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and comforting, clean powdery nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it's too 'sexy' for work. The elegant, warm dry-down makes it a strong contender for date nights, but its lack of overt formality means it's less suited to very formal events.

Eternal Magic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and short longevity make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime use, as it's unlikely to offend. However, for dates or formal events where more presence is desired, it falls short, requiring frequent reapplication.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, iris

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dahlia Noir EDP
Eternal Magic EDP
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