Magie Noire
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1978 | Year | 1977 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Quartz
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Quartz is a divisive classic, a love-it-or-hate-it green chypre that's either 'heaven in a bottle' or 'bugspray'. It's a proper grown-up scent, confident and complex, not for the faint of heart or those who prefer modern gourmands.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 0% |
| Floral | 29% | 29% |
| Fruity | 6% | 13% |
| Green | 16% | 17% |
| Sweet | 18% | 20% |
| Warm | 9% | 5% |
| Woody | 13% | 13% |
| Earthy | 14% | 13% |
| Animalic | 10% | 5% |
| Fresh | 10% | 13% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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 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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and clean, fresh character make it ideal for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's a bit too 'serious' and potentially polarising for formal events, and definitely not suited for sport due to its lack of typical 'sporty' notes.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Earthy, Mossy accords and Orris, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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