Magnetism

The Story

Launched in 2003, Magnetism is one of Escada’s most enduring fragrances, a sweet, magnetic oriental vanilla that has quietly held a devoted following for more than twenty years. Unlike the brand’s fleeting summer editions, it has stayed in production and become a beloved, great-value classic. Our interpretation rebuilds it at a far higher oil concentration.

How It Smells

This is a warm, sweet, slightly fizzy oriental. It opens with a bright, almost effervescent burst of blackcurrant and pineapple over a green basil and freesia, giving a distinctive fruity sparkle that some compare to cola. A soft floral heart of magnolia and powdery iris adds elegance and smooths the fruit. Then the base takes over: a creamy caramel and vanilla wrapped in benzoin and sandalwood, rich and gently gourmand without turning cloying. Sweet, seductive, and grown up, it is a cosy oriental that smells more expensive than it is.

The Notes

Top: blackcurrant, pineapple, basil, freesia. Heart: magnolia, iris. Base: caramel, vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood.

How Our Version Compares

Our interpretation rebuilds Magnetism at 40 percent perfume oil, a far higher concentration than the lighter eau de toilette and eau de parfum sprays most people know, where the actual oil content is often only a small fraction of that. Made in the EU to careful standards, it is formulated to track the character you remember while giving you stronger projection and noticeably longer wear on skin. Because the oil load is so high, a little goes a long way: one or two dabs at the pulse points is usually enough for the day, and the scent unfolds slowly through its top, heart, and base over many hours rather than burning off within the first one. An oil based fragrance also sits closer to the skin and reacts to your own warmth and chemistry, so the way it develops on you will be subtly your own rather than identical to anyone else. If you want to stretch the wear even further, apply it to freshly moisturised skin, which holds the oils far better than dry skin and slows down evaporation. Storing it away from heat and direct light will also keep the blend smelling true for longer. This is an independent interpretation inspired by the original accord, blended in our own workshop, and it is not the branded fragrance itself.

Common Questions

Is this the original Escada fragrance? No. It is our independent interpretation of the accord, rebuilt at 40 percent perfume oil.

Is it very sweet? It is sweet and warm from the caramel and vanilla, but the fruit, florals, and iris keep it elegant rather than cloying.

How long does it last? The vanilla and benzoin base plus the high oil load give it strong, long lasting, cosy wear.

When should I wear it? Its sweet, oriental warmth suits autumn and winter and evenings, though many wear it happily year round.

Comparative Advertising Disclaimer

Escada and Magnetism are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Escada in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.