Fragrance comparison

Ajna vs MCM Diamonds

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Ajna

House Of Nineteen Eighty Four

4.449 votes

Rank #44,706 CannabisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Diamonds

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

3.9040 votes

Rank #14,575 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ajna
Choose it for a cannabis and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
MCM Diamonds
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ajna2/4

MCM Diamonds2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjnaHouse Of Nineteen Eighty Four

MCM DiamondsMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.90/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

40%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAjna

SillageAjna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMCM DiamondsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cannabis100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MoneyPink PepperJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

cannabisTolu BalsamJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoLaotian OudMysore SandalwoodOudAustralian SandalwoodMalaysian OudCedarwood

Top

CappuccinoBergamotJuniper

Heart

PlumLavenderHeliotrope

Base

Australian SandalwoodTonkaOud

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Oud and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ajna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer10

Fall100

Winter90

Day17

Night100

Spring33

Summer29

Fall100

Winter90

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 10%

Men37

Unisex52

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,706

PerfumerFaisal Al Dosari, Shatha Alzaabi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,575

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMCM DiamondsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House Of Nineteen Eighty Four crafts a bold statement with Ajna. The opening catches you off guard. Fresh juniper and cracked pink pepper hit first alongside an unusual crisp paper note that mimics fresh bank notes. Give it five minutes. Soon, a pungent herbal wave of cannabis and warm tolu balsam settles over the ski…

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MCM Diamonds is a warm, sweet woody fragrance built around cappuccino, plum, lavender, tonka and sandalwood. Reviewers often notice a striking coffee and juniper opening, then a creamier, moodier dry-down with soft fruit, aromatic lavender and polished woods. It suits cooler weather, evenings and anyone who likes cozy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajna or MCM Diamonds?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ajna is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; MCM Diamonds is rated 3.90/5 from 40 votes. Choose Ajna for a cannabis and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MCM Diamonds for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajna or MCM Diamonds?

Ajna lasts longest (Ajna 88/100, MCM Diamonds 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajna or MCM Diamonds?

Ajna projects furthest (Ajna 80/100, MCM Diamonds 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajna and MCM Diamonds smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Juniper, Oud and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ajna or MCM Diamonds better for summer or winter?

Ajna suits evening wear; MCM Diamonds suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajna and MCM Diamonds?

Ajna has top notes of Money, Pink Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of cannabis, Tolu Balsam and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Laotian Oud, Mysore Sandalwood and Oud. MCM Diamonds has top notes of Cappuccino, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Plum, Lavender and Heliotrope, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Tonka and Oud.