Fragrance comparison

Anthem vs Majestic

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Anthem

Manos Gerakinis

3.5334 votes

Rank #43,638 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Majestic

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

4.5046 votes

Rank #14,171 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic takes 6 of 7 categories.

Anthem
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majestic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Anthem1/7

Majestic6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthemManos Gerakinis

MajesticBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 66%

4.50/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

Category winnerMajesticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

21%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

61%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAnthem

SillageMajestic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMajesticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

oud84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody92%

aromatic77%

fruity46%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronLemonLabdanum

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCinnamonNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberOakmossMuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon

Heart

ClovesCinnamonRoseSaffronLeatherIncenseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Lemon, Labdanum and Rose. Durations are only published for Anthem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer7

Fall100

Winter93

Day35

Night100

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day72

Night100

Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex48

Women14

Date 42%Party 32%Casual 14%Work 12%

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,638

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

Category winnerMajesticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthem by Manos Gerakinis delivers an immediate surge of tart lemon, pungent saffron, and dark labdanum right out of the nozzle. The opening sharp citrus flash gives way quickly to a dense core of spiced Turkish rose, grated nutmeg, and warm cinnamon bark. It feels like hot mulled wine poured over fragrant cedar block…

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Crafted originally as a Harrods exclusive, Boadicea the Victorious Majestic pairs sweet raspberry preserves against sharp clove spice and dark leather. As the initial fruit brightness fades, dry cedar and sweet vanilla emerge alongside patchouli to create a dense, enveloping sillage. It offers an opulent choice for cr…

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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, Anthem or Majestic?

Majestic takes 6 of 7 categories. Anthem is rated 3.53/5 from 34 votes; Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes. Choose Anthem for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthem or Majestic?

They last about the same: Anthem 67/100, Majestic 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Anthem or Majestic?

Majestic projects furthest (Majestic 73/100, Anthem 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthem and Majestic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Lemon, Labdanum and Rose.

Is Anthem or Majestic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majestic is the stronger pick. For winter, Majestic is the stronger pick. Anthem suits evening wear; Majestic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthem and Majestic?

Anthem has top notes of Saffron, Lemon and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss. Majestic has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.