Magnolia Eau de Parfum bottle Magnolia
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1983 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Forever Eau de Parfum bottle Forever

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Magnolia
A divisive yet beloved vintage icon, Yves Rocher Magnolia is a clean, sharp white floral that evokes serious nostalgia, often compared to a cleaner Anais Anais. It's a proper old-school scent, some find it dated, others say it's pure class.
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Our Verdict - Forever
This is a seriously divisive white floral from Mariah Carey. You'll either adore its sparkling fresh apple and creamy tuberose with impressive staying power, or you'll find it sharp, sour, and a one-way ticket to Headache City. Blind buy with extreme caution.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 5%
Floral 45% 40%
Fruity 10% 12%
Green 9% 10%
Sweet 24% 21%
Warm 2% 0%
Woody 13% 13%
Earthy 10% 8%
Animalic 8% 13%
Fresh 13% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magnolia EdP
Forever EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 35% vs 41%
Only in Magnolia
Magnolia 64%
Shared Notes
Gardenia 25% vs 41%
Tuberose 23% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Musk 16% vs 38%
Sandalwood 16% vs 31%
Patchouli 15% vs 30%

Accords

Magnolia Forever
100%
White Floral
100%
82%
Floral
51%
58%
Woody
Green
58%
Fresh
56%
45%
Tuberose
55%
Fruity
55%
50%
Citrus
46%
Mossy
45%
Animalic
46%
44%
Earthy
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
82%
51%
58%
58%
56%
Tuberose shared
45%
55%
55%
50%
46%
Animalic shared
45%
46%
44%

Performance

Magnolia Forever
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Magnolia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With moderate sillage and good longevity, Magnolia can be adaptable. Its 'clean' and 'soapy' character makes it suitable for office wear, while the classic white floral heart lends itself to casual and even some formal settings. However, its vintage feel might limit its appeal for modern dates.

Forever

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate to strong performance and fresh, yet elegant profile make it versatile for most non-active settings. While sometimes described as 'clean,' the potent white florals can be too much for formal or sport activities, with some finding it headache-inducing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Tuberose, Floral accords and Apple, Gardenia notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magnolia
Forever
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