Fragrance comparison

AB ± Cashmere vs Majalis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 345 ratings analysed

AB ± Cashmere

UERMI · 2014

3.7777 votes

Rank #27,514 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,383 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories.

AB ± Cashmere
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

AB ± Cashmere2/7

Majalis5/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Majalis
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: AB ± Cashmere
Versatility: AB ± Cashmere
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AB ± CashmereUERMI

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

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

22%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

77 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAB ± CashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisOlibanumOsmanthusMuskVanillaBergamotPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for AB ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter37

Day100

Night56

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAB ± CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex45

Women36

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,514

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UERMI AB ± Cashmere captures the tactile sensation of soft knitwear brushing against warm skin. You get an immediate splash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. It feels plush. Smoky olibanum incense cuts through the floral heart, keeping the profile grounded and matu…

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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, AB ± Cashmere or Majalis?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories. AB ± Cashmere is rated 3.77/5 from 77 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose AB ± Cashmere for a amber and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, AB ± Cashmere or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, AB ± Cashmere 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AB ± Cashmere or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, AB ± Cashmere 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AB ± Cashmere and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Patchouli.

Is AB ± Cashmere or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, AB ± Cashmere is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. AB ± Cashmere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AB ± Cashmere and Majalis?

AB ± Cashmere features Ambergris, Olibanum, Osmanthus, Musk and Vanilla. 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.