Magic For Women

Magic chases the radiant, fruity-floral signature of Lancome's Miracle - a turn-of-the-millennium classic known for its sparkling, almost cola-zingy character. It opens sweet and watery with juicy lychee and dewy freesia, then moves into a heart that gives the scent its personality: clean white magnolia and jasmine lifted by a peppery, gingery sparkle and a flick of mandarin. The drydown softens into a powdery base of musk and warm amber. Against the original it captures the recognisable shape and the fresh, feminine mood, but the budget rendition reads a touch flatter and sweeter - the crisp, sparkling spice that makes Miracle feel so alive is a little muted here, and the airy, radiant sillage of the Lancome trades for something that sits closer to the skin. Longevity is moderate, broadly in line with the original. What you get is a pretty, uplifting floral for daytime at a fraction of the cost. Best in spring and summer, an easy pick for casual days, the office or a daytime date.