Fragrance comparison

192 Light vs Nueva Maja

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

192 Light

Refan

3.4212 votes

Rank #66,794 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #11,321 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 3 of 4 categories.

192 Light
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

192 Light1/4

Nueva Maja3/4

Ratings & consensus: Nueva Maja
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nueva Maja
Sillage & projection: 192 Light
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nueva Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

192 LightRefan

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNueva MajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

Sillage192 Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Citruses

Heart

GardeniaOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

192 Light by Refan is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a white floral bouquet, gardenia and orange blossom with a jasmine lift. As it settles, the patchouli takes the lead and gives it a warmer, earthier feel, with amber and musk smoothing the edges. If you like patchouli-forward florals that stay notic…

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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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, 192 Light or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja takes 3 of 4 categories. 192 Light is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose 192 Light for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 192 Light or Nueva Maja?

They last about the same: Nueva Maja 68/100, 192 Light 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 192 Light or Nueva Maja?

Projection is very close: 192 Light 60/100, Nueva Maja 58/100 for sillage.

Do 192 Light and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is 192 Light or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

192 Light suits day or night wear; Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 192 Light and Nueva Maja?

192 Light has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.