Fragrance comparison

Bois Farine vs Majalis

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,335 ratings analysed

Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.062,067 votes

Rank #2,096 WoodyPowdery

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,424 SweetWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Farine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bois Farine2/7

Majalis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois FarineL'Artisan Parfumeur

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

40%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,067 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value24

Category winnerBois FarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

iris65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Powdery NotesSandalwoodIrisWoody NotesBenzoinGuaiac WoodCedarMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesPowdery Notes, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Bois Farine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,096

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#24,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois FarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Farine by L'Artisan Parfumeur smells like warm bakery air drifting across freshly cut cedar planks. When you first spray it, you get an unmistakable aroma of raw baker's flour, crushed peanuts, and dry powdery notes that feel soft and comforting rather than sugary. As it settles onto the skin, smooth sandalwood a…

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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, Bois Farine or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Bois Farine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Farine or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Farine or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Farine and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Powdery Notes, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Bois Farine or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Farine is the stronger pick. Bois Farine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Farine and Majalis?

Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin. 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.