Fragrance comparison

27 In Macao vs Majalis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 348 ratings analysed

27 In Macao

LEN Fragrances

3.6780 votes

Rank #25,910 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,424 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 6 of 7 categories.

27 In Macao
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

27 In Macao1/7

Majalis6/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Majalis
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: 27 In Macao
Versatility: Majalis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

27 In MacaoLEN Fragrances

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerMajalisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

24%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

80 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value24

Category winner27 In MacaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

coffee74%

animalic65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCardamomLitchiPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

PeachAmbergrisVetiver

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Peach and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 27 In Macao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

Date 32%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 20%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,910

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LEN Fragrances 27 In Macao pairs dark roasted coffee with juicy litchi and fleshy peach. The opening packs an assertive punch. A sharp crack of black pepper and green cardamom cuts right through the bitter espresso bean warmth within seconds. As the top notes settle on skin, delicate pink peony and freshly grated ging…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 27 In Macao or Majalis?

Majalis takes 6 of 7 categories. 27 In Macao is rated 3.67/5 from 80 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose 27 In Macao for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 27 In Macao or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, 27 In Macao 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 27 In Macao or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, 27 In Macao 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 27 In Macao and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Peach and Vetiver.

Is 27 In Macao or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, 27 In Macao is the stronger pick. 27 In Macao suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 27 In Macao and Majalis?

27 In Macao has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom, Litchi and Pepper, heart notes of Ginger and Peony, a base of Peach, Ambergris and Vetiver. 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.