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Magnifique Eau de Parfum bottle Magnifique EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2008 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Diamond Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Diamond Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Magnifique EDP
Lancôme's Magnifique is a divisive, opinionated red-dress marvel for those who want a grown-up rose with a spicy, woody edge. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but for its loyal fans, it's a 'magnifique' original that transcends fleeting trends.
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Our Verdict - Diamond Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's run at By Kilian's Pearl Oud. The spicy saffron-and-rose-over-oud signature with its animalic castoreum edge is recognisable, but Diamond Wood tames the original's beast-mode performance and refined depth into a softer, more wearable take.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magnifique EDP
Diamond Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 100% vs 56%
Only in Diamond Wood
Pepper 43%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 42%
Only in Magnifique
Caraway 33% Jasmine 33%
Only in Diamond Wood
Ylang-Ylang 30% Iris 27%

Accords

Magnifique Diamond Wood
100%
Woody
70%
91%
Warm Spicy
65%
85%
Rose
Oud
85%
78%
Aromatic
68%
Earthy
51%
Floral
65%
58%
Metallic
52%
Leather
45%
Amber
40%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
91%
65%
85%
Oud
85%
78%
68%
Floral shared
51%
65%
58%
Leather shared
52%
45%
40%

Performance

Magnifique Diamond Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Magnifique

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate to strong sillage and significant longevity, Magnifique commands attention, making it less suitable for a quiet office but perfect for evening dates and formal events. Its bold, spicy-woody character lends itself well to dressed-up occasions, though some find it versatile enough for more casual, daring wear.

Diamond Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The spicy saffron, rose and animalic oud profile is a cold-weather scent for autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

A sophisticated, sensual evening and date scent with the depth for formal occasions, too rich for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magnifique EDP
Diamond Wood EDP
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