Magic In The Air by Bath & Body Works bottle
Bath & Body Works

Magic In The Air

4.0/5 · 276 votes Feminine 2016
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity2.3/5
Sillage2.1/5
Day100
Night30
Winter92
Spring89
Summer56
Fall53
Our take

Magic In The Air opens with a bright, almost fizzy burst of persimmon, caught between tart and jammy, before almond blossom sweeps in with its soft, cherry-tinged powder. The white iris arrives next, cool and lipstick-smooth, while bourbon vanilla wraps everything in a light, buttery warmth. On the drydown, sandalwood adds a faint, clean woodiness that keeps the sweetness from tipping into candy territory. This is a floral gourmand that wears like a cashmere scarf dusted with powdered sugar: cozy, gentle, and prettily feminine, but never cloying.

It feels thoroughly mainstream, a careful blend of synthetic textures that land as delicate rather than cheap. The accords read sweet, powdery, and softly woody, with a subtle earthiness from the iris root. Yet here is the rub: longevity clocks in at a meager 2.29, and sillage barely whispers at 2.11. This fragrance evaporates like morning frost, leaving only a ghost of vanilla on your collar after an hour. You will get more joy from the candle.

Who should wear it? Anyone who wants a comforting, low-key scent for daytime errands, chilly spring mornings, or cozy winter afternoons by the window. It suits those who prefer to fragrance their own space rather than announce themselves to a room. Skip it if you crave projection, lasting power, or anything with an edge. For a fleeting moment, it is lovely. But magic, by nature, rarely stays.

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