Fragrance comparison

Baron vs Majalis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

Baron

Marita Parfum

5.002 votes

Rank #53,080 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,386 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Baron
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Baron1/4

Majalis3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaronMarita Parfum

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value24

Category winnerBaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

CardamomSageLavender

Base6 to 8 hours

CoffeeBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Benzoin, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Baron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baron by Marita Parfum delivers a crisp citrus opening that transitions into a warm, aromatic core and a rich woody base. The scent starts with a bright burst of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, bringing an energetic bite right away. As the brisk opening settles, herbal sage, lavender, and spicy cardamom step forward …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baron or Majalis?

Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories. Baron is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Baron for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baron or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Baron 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baron or Majalis?

Projection is very close: Majalis 76/100, Baron 75/100 for sillage.

Do Baron and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Benzoin, Patchouli and Woodsy Notes.

Is Baron or Majalis better for summer or winter?

Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baron and Majalis?

Baron has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Sage and Lavender, a base of Coffee, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.