By Marciano Eau de Parfum vs Naomagic Eau de Parfum

By Marciano

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2000
££	Price Tier	££

Naomagic

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - By Marciano

Guess by Marciano is a proper bargain, often found on sale and punching well above its weight. It's a divisive scent, leaning into sweet, powdery vanilla, but if you're into that, it's a confident, sensual choice with surprising depth.

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Our Verdict - Naomagic

A lost gem from the Y2K era, Naomagic is a surprisingly mature and unique powdery vanilla floral that’s inspired a devoted following (and some rather intense longing) since its untimely discontinuation. You either get it or you don't - there's little middle ground here, and a lot of nostalgia.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	11%
Floral	27%	22%
Fruity	4%	2%
Green	4%	10%
Sweet	30%	32%
Warm	14%	11%
Woody	8%	11%
Earthy	2%	4%
Animalic	9%	6%
Fresh	15%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

By Marciano EdP

Naomagic EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Orange 57% vs 19%

Cardamom 42% vs 22%

Only in Naomagic

Violet 21% Bergamot 19% Green 18%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 32% vs 29%

Only in By Marciano

Honeysuckle 36% Peony 31%

Only in Naomagic

Almond 42% Lily Of The Valley 29%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 42% vs 24%

Musk 29% vs 21%

Only in By Marciano

Woody 27%

Only in Naomagic

Sandalwood 21% Tonka Bean 19% Cedar 14%

Accords

By Marciano Naomagic

100%

Citrus

72%

60%

Powdery

100%

87%

Vanilla

97%

60%

White Floral

86%

Almond

84%

Woody

81%

51%

Sweet

79%

65%

Warm Spicy

78%

73%

Fruity

70%

Tropical

57%

Musky

65%

51%

Aromatic

64%

Citrus shared

100%

72%

Powdery shared

60%

100%

Vanilla shared

87%

97%

White Floral shared

60%

86%

Almond

84%

Woody

81%

Sweet shared

51%

79%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

78%

Fruity

73%

Tropical

70%

Musky shared

57%

65%

Aromatic shared

51%

64%

Performance

By Marciano Naomagic

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

By Marciano

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its warm, slightly sweet and musky profile, with moderate to strong projection, makes it ideal for dates and casual evenings. While some find it office-appropriate due to its powdery softness, others consider it too warm and attention-grabbing for a professional setting. It's too substantial for sport, and not quite classic enough for most formal events.

Naomagic

Seasons

Best For:

Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

While powdery and clean, its strong lasting power and unique profile make it a bit much for a formal setting or a gym. It shines best in casual or date situations where its comforting and alluring qualities can be appreciated closer to the skin.