Magie Noire Eau de Toilette bottle Magie Noire
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1978 Year 1986
££ Price Tier ££
Venice Eau de Parfum bottle Venice

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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.
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Our Verdict - Venice Eau de Parfum
This 80s powerhouse, often compared to Obsession and Must de Cartier, is a divisive but deeply loved oriental. If you like classic, warm, spicy scents, Venice is a hidden gem, though good luck finding a full bottle. It's not for everyone, but those who love it, really love it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 12%
Floral 29% 27%
Fruity 6% 7%
Green 16% 8%
Sweet 18% 23%
Warm 9% 7%
Woody 13% 15%
Earthy 14% 12%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 14%
Orris 12% vs 15%
Jasmine 11% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 10% vs 14%
Civet 10% vs 9%
Amber 9% vs 10%
Sandalwood 9% vs 16%
Musk 8% vs 12%

Accords

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Venice Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
88%
Green
38%
Powdery
85%
75%
Earthy
58%
70%
Aromatic
Vanilla
70%
66%
Amber
69%
62%
Warm Spicy
62%
55%
Mossy
60%
48%
Balsamic
57%
Rose
57%
Musky
57%
30%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
100%
88%
Powdery shared
38%
85%
Earthy shared
75%
58%
70%
70%
Amber shared
66%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
62%
Mossy shared
55%
60%
Balsamic shared
48%
57%
57%
57%
30%

Performance

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Venice 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.

Venice Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, warm, and spicy oriental profile, frequently described as 'heavy' and 'intense,' makes it less suitable for office or casual wear where subtlety is preferred. However, its romantic and sensual nature, with impressive lasting power, is perfectly suited for date nights and formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
91%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Amber accords and Orris, Civet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magie Noire Eau de Toilette
Venice Eau de Parfum
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