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.

I've owned this perfume for quite a couple of years now and enjoyed on cloudy winter days ever since I remember. I only wish it weren't discontinued...:( While it certainty bears some resemblance to Hypnose Lancome and not just in colour (no wonder it came almost at the same time as Hypnose), it is almost the same as ZARA ORIENTAL. So if you're crying over Eternal Magic, go to your nearest Zara store and give Oriental a sniff - you might be surprised.

My aunt gave me a bottle of this. At first I didn't like it that much so I just let it sit on my table for a while. Then I gave it another try and I think the drydown is fantastic! Not overly sweet and has character on to it. Sillage is not so good on me so I think I could drain the bottle (50 mL) in a month or so. It's sensual, perfect for any age. I am currently using it and even ask my aunt for another bottle :)

I love this one. It is an enchanting floral delight that combines flower notes with just the right amount of vanilla and then the orris root and other woodsy notes elevate this from just pretty, to really special.Sillage and lasting power could be better but if I have to spray extra, so be it. It is not the aggressive type of scent that would drive people running away from it.It is gentle, lovely and elusive.

i expeted more as Ellen Molner designed a perfume from jlo (deseo). but it's a huge disappointement :( this smells like a very bad and weak copy of Wish Magical Nights, without patchouli and fruit notes, no depth and sillage, very boring... even the staying power is zero !!!!! but your skin smells sugarcoated when putting the nose on it. works maybe for teengirls first perfume. not for me. cute bottle.

Soft and light fragrance, very feminine. When I first applied it I thought that it was rather bland, but as it dried and warmed on my skin it sort of blossomed into a handsome vanilla and iris blend, which normally would smell terrible on me, but its actually really growing on me! I love the extremely subtle woody notes and the complimenting iris and vanilla. It's a really nice soft, subtle fragrance.

This one (roll-on 9ml) starts very same that Hypnose. As I am a fan of the Hypnose, I like it. But, after few minutes, the scent changes, it comes more common, like any of Avon fragrances. After that, the drydown is pretty nice. I have smell some aquatic notes, a lil bit of rose and vanilla. It's sweety aqua on me. The lasting power is poor, though. However, the 9ml roll-on is very handy. I like it.

This one sat on my dressing table for over a year without being used . To me it smells like a sweet childish body spray and then I don't know I have it on in 5 minutes. Avon has had some authentic interesting fragrances, this is not one of them. It smells like any cheap run of the mill perfume and it does not last even 15 mins. on me. I would not buy this again. A waste of money!

Have just received this one- I know I am doing a lot of Avon reviews, just another avenue of adventure!-and am surprised to say that I rather like it. It starts a bit brash, as most Avon scents do, but dries down to a rather livable vanillary/musky/soft floral...not one of those "Hello, I'm here" scents but rather more a getting close and liking the smell....

very similar to Hypnose, But way more flat and sharper. Doesn't have the subtle creaminess Hypnose has. Still, I like Eternal Magic. This fragrance also goes well with my chemistry like Hypnose(EM smell quite cheap tbh but its not bad) I think with its floral edge I can wear it anytime. Just hopefully it has more lasting power and projection - Like

piuttosto simile ad hypnose di lancome, questo profumo è però meno cremoso e dolce, pur mantenendosi sulla tipologia floreale legnosa. le note preponderanti all'inizio sono quelle di pepe rosa che virano su un iris talcato ma non esageratamente polveroso, fino ad un assestamento legnoso. non male.

I really like this perfume.. It's true, it reminds Hypnose by Lancome.. Really does.. but I like this more.. it's light..The rose and the iris makes this perfume more delicate than Hypnose..more elegant and romantic.. I think it's perfect for day and for night.. just perfect for my tastes.. :)

lovely fragrance, I ordered it along time ago and never used it for some reason, so far its good, nothing to special but it sure smells nice and fancy for a great price =3 it makes me feel more fancy and grown up(well atleast more grown up for me since Im so used to younger scents).

Reminds me somewhat of Lovely by SJP because its so soft and feminine. Definitely a pretty warm, vanilla scent but lasting power is not great. I got it for a great price so I love to spray some right after I've gotten out of the shower because its so inexpensive :)

This is a very soft, creamy and feminine fragrance. It's not strong and the staying power is not extraordinary, but after a few hours it blends very nicely with your skin and turns into a dreamy, mysterious and very very feminine aura. For the price I recommend it

idk the 1st time when i smelled this perfume it really reminds me of lancome hypnose. the smell of roses combined with vanilla, light, powdery and a lil bit creamy. not a bad one, although d smell's not that original.

I really like this perfume. The vanilla in it just makes you feel good. It is soothing. I find that it lasts quite a long time on my skin. I bought the set with shower gel and body lotion. It is just dreamy.

The smell reminds me of Hypnose by Lancome. Sweet and creamy with a bit less of vanilla and airiness compared to Hypnose. Feminine and captivating fragrance with a reasonable price. A good one from Avon.

I have a second opinion of this think I underestimated this at first sprayed some in my inner arm today and it actually does have a sweetness to it not bad think I may enjoy this after all

i feel compelled to buy this, mainly because it's so cheap. I found a 30ml bottle of it on ebay selling for only £2.95!

A nice floral but nothing like hypnose to me.. I love hypnose but this one has a strong iris that I dont like..

I have this, it was offered. and I like it..but it reminds my mother of bug spray...so i don't wear it xD

It really reminds me of Lancomes Hypnose! Powdery and creamy.

Similar to Hypnose? Really?mmmm...very interesting!!

I like the smell but I'm more of a fruity perfume.

smells exactly like hypnose! Very nice.

I got this as a gift when I was 19 and a mother to a new born. It wasn't something I would have bought myself, but it's nostalgic for me now and the bottle is actually really elegant. I remember feeling like a señora wearing this and getting me and my baby ready for church, like I was really an independent a sophisticated grown woman now. It's cute to look back lol. It looked pretty with my perfume collection and though it was a dark and mature scent, sort of mysterious and deep in a woody and powdery way, it worked for me. It's not for everyone bc it can come off as having grandma perfume undertones or being strong but if you use it correctly and like the notes you will enjoy it. I think perfumes like this need a purpose when you get them as a gift and you don't love it or it's not your type.

The first spritz of Eternal Magic is full of alcohol and is sharp with the pepper and bergamot. It soon dissipates, a fresh violet shows up, soon to be joined by a delicate, powdery iris, and it now turns into a romantic floral. If there is rose, it is very shy. I cannot sense it. The dry down is mainly soft sweet woods with a touch of vanilla. Performance is unimpressive 1-2 hours; it pales in comparison to Hypnose. I don’t think it should be considered as a dupe. Overall, Eternal Magic is a pleasant but forgettable floral.

When I was younger, I wore this on vacation. This scent takes me back. It's my favorite iris scent. The sweetness is perfectly balanced and does not make the perfume smell cheap. I don't even notice the sweetness it's more powdery vanilla. I wish they brought this back.

(This review is for Eau de Toilette) ETERNAL MAGIC is a gentle floral scent with slightly gourmand vanilla notes. The beginning is a fresh burst of violets and bergamot with just a slight hint of pepper. The violet and rose continue to develop into the heart notes. In addition to rose and violet, the heart notes have the sweet almost gourmand note. It does resemble the heart notes of HYPNOSE. I do believe that the common denominator is vanilla. But in HYPNOSE it is amplified by the passion flower and has stronger sweet gourmand feel. In ETERNAL MAGIC vanilla note is toned down and balanced by violet, rose and iris, so it does not come across as sweet. Base notes are woods with slight vanilla, creamy but not very strong. Medium sillage, longevity is up to 6 hours on me. I cannot quite decide if it is a gourmand or floral fragrance. It is kind of in between. The beginning is definitely floral but the sweet note is quite noticeable in the heart notes, so you have to like it to wear this scent.

Elegant, creamy; I agree with previous observations of an oriental, slightly spicy note to it. This is definitely not one I'd wear for everyday - special occasions and nights on the town. I hate to mention this too, but for me it reminds me of a scent for an age group of grandmas and great aunts (In my family, they wore heavier, muskier perfumes) which is why I'm not keeping it. Though lovely, it's just not my style. I imagine a cabaret singer, past her prime, sitting at an out-of-tune piano in the dimmest of lights... A scent past its prime.