#1 Black Smoke vs Majalis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories.
#1 Black SmokeChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
MajalisChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
#1 Black Smoke1/4
Majalis3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Majalis
- Sillage & projection
- Majalis
- Value for money
- #1 Black Smoke
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Majalis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
#1 Black SmokeDilís ParfumMajalisThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%
4.20/ 5 · 268 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
56%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
268 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajalis
SillageMajalis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner#1 Black SmokeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber88%
smoky77%
green65%
balsamic53%
warm spicy42%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
IncenseGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Woody NotesTobacco
Base3 to 4 hours
Guaiac WoodAmberSandalwood
Top
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
InformationalShared notesIncense, Tobacco and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for #1 Black Smoke, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,104
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,973
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot#1 Black Smoke by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, resinous profile built around smoky incense, green notes, and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh green accents set against curling incense smoke. As the first phase settles, dry woody notes and cured tobacco take focus, creating a dense heart with…
Reviews →Majalis by The Spirit of Dubai pairs roasted Arabic coffee, chewy dates, and smoky incense against a thick pop of strawberry and rose. Built for freezing winter evenings and formal cold-weather gatherings, this heavy Oriental composition wraps warm cardamom, honey, and dark agarwood around rich tobacco leaves.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, #1 Black Smoke or Majalis?
Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories. #1 Black Smoke is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose #1 Black Smoke for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, #1 Black Smoke or Majalis?
Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, #1 Black Smoke 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, #1 Black Smoke or Majalis?
Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, #1 Black Smoke 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do #1 Black Smoke and Majalis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco and Guaiac Wood.
Is #1 Black Smoke or Majalis better for summer or winter?
#1 Black Smoke suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in #1 Black Smoke and Majalis?
#1 Black Smoke has top notes of Incense and Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes and Tobacco, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. Majalis has top notes of Incense, Strawberry, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Dates, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes and Myrhh.
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