88%
Very Similar
Magie Noire
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1978 | Year | 1977 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ormolu
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Ormolu
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 - Ormolu Eau de Toilette
Ormolu is a true vintage statement: deeply divisive, either loved for its classic, mysterious charm or decried as an 'aldehyde bomb'. It is definitely not for everyone, but if you appreciate a classic, woody-green chypre, you might just fall for its unique allure.
Statement
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 6% |
| Floral | 29% | 33% |
| Fruity | 6% | 2% |
| Green | 16% | 21% |
| Sweet | 18% | 17% |
| Warm | 9% | 5% |
| Woody | 13% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 14% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 10% | 13% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Magie Noire
EdT
Ormolu
EdT
Notes
Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Ormolu Eau de Toilette
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Shared Notes
Bergamot
14%
vs
21%
Only in Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Galbanum
19%
Redcurrant Leaf
19%
Hyacinth
17%
Rose
16%
Raspberry
15%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang
12%
vs
20%
Jasmine
11%
vs
20%
Only in Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Honey
15%
Narcissus
13%
Cedar
13%
Orris
12%
Tuberose
12%
Lily Of The Valley
11%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss
10%
vs
33%
Amber
9%
vs
25%
Sandalwood
9%
vs
25%
Musk
8%
vs
16%
Only in Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Spicy
11%
Civet
11%
Incense
10%
Patchouli
10%
Myrrh
10%
Vetiver
9%
Accords
Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Ormolu Eau de Toilette
Performance
Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Ormolu Eau de Toilette
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Intensity
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.
Ormolu Eau de Toilette
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Given its strong classic chypre character and
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
88%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities
Both share Woody, Green, Mossy accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Ormolu Eau de Toilette
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