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Magnolia

3.6/5 · 211 votes Feminine 2013
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
White Violet
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.5/5
Day95
Night12
Spring100
Summer74
Fall11
Winter7
Our take

Water lily and eucalyptus give the opening a cool, almost medicinal freshness, like crushing a stem between your fingers while standing at the edge of a pond. Pink grapefruit cuts through with a sharp citrus twang, but this isn't a sun-drenched scent — it's a pale, green-tinted spring morning where the magnolia petals are still wet with dew. The heart blooms softly, white violet and ylang-ylang adding a powdery, slightly creamy texture that keeps the magnolia from being too waxy or head-on. Rose lurks in the background, never stealing the show. As it dries down, the base reveals a surprising twist: caramel and labdanum sweeten the deal, but oakmoss and musk keep it grounded in a damp, woody earthiness. The overall effect is like a watercolour flower pressed between the pages of a vintage novel — pretty, restrained, and a little nostalgic. It feels more natural than synthetic, though the longevity is merely average and the sillage barely whispers, so don't expect to fill a room. It’s best worn on a quiet spring afternoon, ideally by someone who prefers soft, understated florals over bombastic statements. If you demand projection or crave heavy gourmands, skip it. But for a breezy daytime stroll or a desk-friendly spritz that won’t offend, Magnolia offers a delicate, honest charm.

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