Magie Noire Eau de Toilette bottle Magie Noire
Edt Concentration Edp
F Gender U
1978 Year 1959
££ Price Tier £
Cabochard Eau de Parfum bottle Cabochard

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
A bewitching chypre that commands attention, Magie Noire is vintage glamour incarnate. Green, mossy woods and dark resins swirl with florals for a haunting, enigmatic statement.
Statement
Our Verdict - Cabochard Eau de Parfum
This isn't for the faint of heart or anyone chasing fleeting trends. Cabochard is a potent blast from the past, a divisive chypre that either transports you to a bygone era of unapologetic grit or makes you recoil at its boldness. It's affordable, exceptional, and utterly unconcerned with being a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 5%
Floral 29% 27%
Fruity 6% 5%
Green 16% 12%
Sweet 18% 16%
Warm 9% 13%
Woody 13% 11%
Earthy 14% 17%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 10% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magie Noire EdT
Cabochard EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 18%
Orris 12% vs 20%
Jasmine 11% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 10% vs 14%
Patchouli 10% vs 10%
Amber 9% vs 8%
Vetiver 9% vs 11%
Sandalwood 9% vs 9%
Musk 8% vs 8%
Only in Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Spicy 11% Civet 11% Incense 10% Myrrh 10%
Only in Cabochard Eau de Parfum
Leather 15% Tobacco 14% Coconut 8%

Accords

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Cabochard Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Earthy
100%
70%
Aromatic
99%
88%
Green
Leather
85%
55%
Mossy
83%
Tobacco
79%
66%
Amber
Aldehydic
65%
62%
Warm Spicy
64%
30%
Animalic
62%
Sweet
62%
48%
Balsamic
38%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
100%
Earthy shared
75%
100%
Aromatic shared
70%
99%
88%
85%
Mossy shared
55%
83%
79%
66%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
64%
Animalic shared
30%
62%
62%
48%
38%

Performance

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Cabochard Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Oakmoss, patchouli and resinous notes thrive in cool weather, making Magie Noire perfect for fall and winter. Its richness and warmth suit chilly evenings, but the green and floral edges make it wearable in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Best suited for formal or evening occasions due to its opulent, bold character and pronounced sillage. Too commanding for sporty or daily office settings, but has a deeply romantic vintage allure for nights out.

Cabochard Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant sillage and mature, complex profile make it too assertive for office wear. However, its bold, sophisticated character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal events, though casual wear is possible if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
89%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Earthy, Aromatic accords and Orris, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Cabochard Eau de Parfum
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