Fragrance comparison

1953 vs Majlis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

1953

Legacy

5.001 votes

Rank #43,772 AmberLeather

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Majlis

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

3.254 votes

Rank #63,745 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1953 takes 2 of 4 categories.

1953
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majlis
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

19532/4

Majlis0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 1953
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1953

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1953Legacy

MajlisAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value0

Category winner1953Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather86%

warm spicy72%

oud58%

metallic44%

smoky30%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

oud61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LabdanumSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Birch Tar

Base8-10+ hrs

AgarwoodBenzoin

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitSaffronTurkish Rose

Heart

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwoodBenzoinOud

Base

VanillaLabdanumLeatherAmberAkigalawood

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Saffron, Agarwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for 1953, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 17%Work 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1953Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy 1953 is an uncompromising amber woody Eau de Parfum built around smoke, spice, and heavy resins. The first spray unleashes an intense wave of bitter saffron and sticky labdanum. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol burns off, a massive heart of smoky birch tar takes over your immediate personal space. I…

Reviews →

Majlis by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Majlis was launched in 2025. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Passionfruit, Saffron and Turkish Rose; middle notes are Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood, Benzoin and Oud; base notes are Vanilla, Labdanum, Leather, …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1953 or Majlis?

1953 takes 2 of 4 categories. 1953 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Majlis is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1953 for a amber and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majlis for a fruity and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1953 or Majlis?

They last about the same: 1953 90/100, Majlis 90/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1953 or Majlis?

Projection is very close: 1953 88/100, Majlis 88/100 for sillage.

Do 1953 and Majlis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Saffron, Agarwood and Benzoin.

Is 1953 or Majlis better for summer or winter?

1953 suits evening wear; Majlis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1953 and Majlis?

1953 has top notes of Labdanum and Saffron, heart notes of Birch Tar, a base of Agarwood and Benzoin. Majlis has top notes of Fruity Notes, Passionfruit, Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood, Benzoin and Oud, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Leather and Amber.