Fragrance comparison

Anatolia vs Majalis

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 418 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anatolia

Prin

4.21150 votes

Rank #10,633 SweetLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,973 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anatolia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anatolia
Choose it for a sweet and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Anatolia4/7

Majalis3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnatoliaPrin

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 68%

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

54%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

150 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerAnatoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAnatoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

leather92%

honey84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LoukhoumHoneyLeatherSuedeDatesAgarwood (Oud)IncenseAppleCacao PodAmberCinnamonCumin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesHoney, Leather, Dates and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Anatolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer16

Fall96

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnatoliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex63

Women0

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,633

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnatoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anatolia by Prin presents an artisanal exploration of dried fruits and spiced hide. Built around sticky dates, powdery loukhoum, and golden honey, the composition creates an immediate sweet warmth that never turns entirely confectionary. Dry cacao pod, cumin, and cinnamon introduce a dusty, arid spice, cutting through…

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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.

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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, Anatolia or Majalis?

Anatolia takes 4 of 7 categories. Anatolia is rated 4.21/5 from 150 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Anatolia for a sweet and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Anatolia or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Anatolia 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anatolia or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Anatolia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anatolia and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Honey, Leather, Dates and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Anatolia or Majalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anatolia and Majalis?

Anatolia features Loukhoum, Honey, Leather, Suede and Dates. 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.