Magie Noire Eau de Toilette bottle Magie Noire
Edt Concentration Edp
F Gender U
1978 Year 1990
££ Price Tier ££
Safari Eau de Parfum bottle Safari

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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 - Safari Eau de Parfum
Safari is a bona fide chameleon in a bottle, both a beloved vintage treasure and a divisive green beast. You'll either adore its wild beauty or run for the hills. If you find a vintage bottle, snap it up - the modern stuff just doesn't hit the same.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 6%
Floral 29% 28%
Fruity 6% 4%
Green 16% 22%
Sweet 18% 16%
Warm 9% 6%
Woody 13% 21%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 10% 3%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magie Noire EdT
Safari EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 19% vs 18%
Hyacinth 16% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 10% vs 17%
Amber 9% vs 21%
Vetiver 9% vs 22%
Sandalwood 9% vs 20%
Only in Safari Eau de Parfum
Cedar 18%

Accords

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Safari Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
80%
70%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Green
91%
75%
Earthy
52%
66%
Amber
48%
Balsamic
65%
Floral
61%
55%
Mossy
Herbal
50%
Sweet
49%
Citrus
48%
38%
Powdery
30%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
80%
Aromatic shared
70%
100%
Green shared
88%
91%
Earthy shared
75%
52%
66%
Balsamic shared
48%
65%
61%
55%
50%
49%
48%
38%
30%

Performance

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Safari Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Safari Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinctive green-aromatic character make it a bold choice, perhaps too much for a subdued office setting. However, for formal events or a sophisticated date, its depth and elegance truly shine. It's too complex and strong for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Green, Woody accords and Orris, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Safari Eau de Parfum
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