Eternal Magic

Luscious and sweet! but not sweet in a gourmand-eat-it way. I can imagine the scene where eternal magic was made...... Deep in the woods, in an old peasant's cottage lay a garden of brambles and berries, untended and severely overgrown with raspberries. Because of its strangely bewitching and sensual aroma, the locals said it was "enchanted" and didn't dare pick a berry. But the old woman who lived in the cottage was a brewer of love potions and wistful whiffs, and she needed the berries in her garden to brew an elixir of eternal life, so that she could live forever. What she got was a bonus; it made her feel young, too! ...... I think it works as an excellent unisex or men's fragrance as well! I am not always into most men's fragrances that knock you down and are SUPER DUPER BICEP SCOOPER "look at my six pack" colognes that are defined as "masculine." This perfume is a way to make your man smell edible without smelling gourmand or something he'd complain about as "too girly." I love it! (Also, I think it is fun how the sprayer mists out the fragrance as if it really is a magical "POOF!" in a delicate and refined way).

Thank you to 2746cstreet for my decant of Eternal Magic. She and I were actually discussing this fragrance and she mentioned that it reminded her of one of those strawberry shortcake flavored ice cream bars with the cookie crumble bits coating the outside. I couldn't agree more. Those pink ice cream bars were artificial, vanillic, creamy, and a little bizarre, yet strangely delightful and appealing in a weird way. I spent entire summers gobbling them in without fully comprehending what exactly it was that I was ingesting. Eternal Magic features a slightly powdery, very creamy, slightly tart and almost fruity (but not quite) vanilla. It's like vanilla + cream and a little citric acid to balance it out. I find this strawberry creamsicle to be playful, comforting and delicious, with the creaminess and tartness successfully tempering the sweetness. However it is not without its artificial aspects, and I'm sure it is an acquired taste. If you still get excited when you see an ice cream truck, Eternal Magic may be for you.

I can attest that this really is very similar to Lancome Hypnose and the color of the liquid and design of the cap makes me think that this was meant to be a dupe... I know the notes are way different listed here but all I get when I sniff it is the "passionfruit bubblegum" I get from LH. The lasting power is nowhere near that of its pricier counterpart and I would suspect that LH aficionados would say they are nothing alike, as always. If your looking for an inexpensive dupe that has the same vibe as LH then look no further.

I've loved this one for years. I've had at least 2 or 3 bottles and I have a backup in case I can't get it anymore. It's a perfect creamy, sweet floral in my eyes. It's pretty, soft and feminine. It's for days you just want to feel cozy and comfortable. Lasting power doesn't concern me with a reasonably priced perfume so if I need to reapply after a few hours, I'm good with that. I also have the body lotion and layering helps longevity.

I love this scent.It's not anything groundbreaking but is lovely nonetheless.It is a very soft,slightly woody and sweet vanilla on me with just a touch of rose.It is a very soothing scent and is perfect to put on before bed.I think the bottle is pretty as well.I like to layer it with the shower gel and lotion.Just a dreamy veil of a perfume-love it.

I've already done a review of this further down but just put it on for the first time in a while and it still lovely...unfortunately is being discontinued:it is in the 'outlet' section of the Avon site.Such a shame-I really like this :(

sometime it tried hypnose and i adored it!!! when i smelled eternal magic it reminded me soooo much of hypnose that i adored it even more because of its price!!! maybe my favorite fragrance so far :)

I loveee this scent on me!! And, so does my husband =) Definitely a keeper!!

i admire this parfume. it smeels like Chopard Wish and Aqualina Sugarpink.

Don't mind this one. Not too heavy just soft and pretty for a floral.

An excellent dupe for Hypnose by Lancome !

This is such a beautiful fragrance!

It comes off as a very harsh rubbing alcohol smell in the first few minutes and dies down to a powdery sweet vanilla. It reminds me of Iceberg Twice for women (launched in '95) and revamped as Hypnose a decade later (launched in '05). Over all it is a nice copy but the lasting power is not even close to any of the previously mentioned. U can really only smell it on the skin...a real shame =( Update - January 19th 2014 I had received another bottle of this edt with my last Avon purchase, for next to nothing, and I was determined to change my previous impression of it. The only major difference is that with this one i don't smell the alcohol as much as with my previous bottle but the scent still fades in less than 1h and unless u spray the entire bottle on u it's very hard to notice it. I will probably use it after a bath or before bedtime =) U can follow me on YouTube @ BeautyOnSale

Here are some additional notes that Avon has given for this fragrance: Top notes- violet, Sicilian bergamot, pink peppercorns Middle notes- Princess Monaco Rose, orris, magnolia leaves Base notes- vanilla, woods Eternal Magic offers something a little off the beaten path for those who typically wear floral scents, and would like to test the waters with something different, without being too unusual. I don't know what orris smells like but there is something there that is just a little different. The iris and violet are nicely done without being too powdery, and the vanilla is just right (not too sweet). I have to say though that be prepared to layer with the body lotion, and re-spritz throughout the day, because my experience is that the longevity here leaves much to be desired. Conclusion: I like it.

A spicy, crisp powdery floral that radiates within six feet at first spray. I don't mind this at all and I like the way it dries down to that chic powder with just a tinge of sweetness. I don't smell the vanilla though, I'll need to test this a bit more to see if I get what other Fragrantica users are getting in the top tier. My sister gave me little more than half bottle full of a 30mL bottle I think. She kind of hates powdery florals so when she realises something she bought is powdery she gives it to me to rock. I notice this is being touted for formal wear in the advertisements. I wore this during the day and it was most refreshing but I think one night I'll pull it out and give it a try to see how it performs. "Eternal Magic" is a good light fragrance with a refreshing vibe.

I purchased this because im the BIGGEST Lancôme hynôse fan and would love to find a cheaper dupe. I managed to source a 1.7oz EDT for 10 bucks, and am glad to report they are indeed very similar. Id say this fragrance is a more floral take on hypnôse, but it still retains that vanilla-y sweetness. The longer the scent is worn, the less it resembles hypnôse; but that would make sense since there are such differences in both fragrances composition/notes. Only cons i found was that its fades VERY quickly and the sillage is poor, making it feel not as exciting to wear as hypnôse. Probably will buy another bottle anyway when this ones empty!! 😅

I agree this fragrance is similar to Lancome Hypnose though it's lighter and has rose and iris notes (and just a hint of wood) rather than jasmine. The vanilla note is similar but more delicate. Definitely a great choice if you're a Hypnose fan but want a more subtle day-to-day fragrance, something more summery or one that will be more wearable for work. The lasting power is quite good considering I bought the eau de toilette and the price is amazing - I bought the 30ml on offer for £3.50! Great name, too. Sounds dreamy and much like its scent. Conjures a hazy image of clouds, marshmallows, velvet and forests. :)

I own a travel size and only found it a month or so ago. Have yet to wear it but I like the scent from the spritz into the cap. Edit : Wearing this now. In theory I should love it as it is musky, and floral even a little bit sensuous but ... something does not give it that OOMPH ... that a fragrance called Eternal Magic should have. I would not say no if it were brought for me as a gift but I would not go out of my way to purchase the full size. Thankfully, I only have the 30ml Trazel Size. So I may wear it as much as I can to get rid of it faster.

I guess I can see why people find this similar to Hypnose. The difference to me is that Hypnose is very sweet and heavy whereas Eternal Magic is much softer and more floral. Mostly iris with a touch of white chocolate. I enjoy the powdery, mild sweetness of Eternal Magic. The vanilla, though dominant, is not overwhelming. Romantic, pretty, dreamy. I'm pretty sure the woody notes are at least partly vetiver. The lasting power is pretty decent on me. 4-6 hrs. Soft sillage, which I appreciate in a sweeter fragrance.

It's a scent I love and not get bored of it, though it's not my most favorite one. It's my perfect everyday perfume, I wear it at work, on a gathering with my girlfriends, the morning I weak up. It's soothing, subtle, romantic, feminine and descrete. The vanilla is not at all strong nor warm (it defers conciderably from the warm, dark, very noticable vanilla of Rose Noir-Valenti for example). It's suitable for younger ages too and a nice teen present. I can imagine my niece wearing it and my mother as well.