Fragrance comparison

Canvas vs Majalis

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 304 ratings analysed

Canvas

Der Duft

3.2236 votes

Rank #23,284 Soft SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,801 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Canvas
Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Canvas3/7

Majalis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CanvasDer Duft

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

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

22%Love

19%Like

28%Ok

19%Dislike

11%Hate

36 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value24

Category winnerCanvasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

rose61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LicoriceGeraniumPink PepperHoneyRaspberryAnisePatchouliRhubarbAppleMuskPeonyVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Honey, Raspberry and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Canvas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter62

Day92

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCanvasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex68

Women9

Casual 35%Date 27%Party 20%Work 18%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,284

PerfumerFreddie Albrighton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanvasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Canvas smells completely unconventional. Do not overspray this. The scent kicks off with an electric snap of tart rhubarb, pungent licorice, and crisp pink pepper. A brief flash of alcohol solvent lifts off during the first two minutes, revealing an unexpected swirl of salty ocean seaweed and sweet honey. Tha…

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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.

Reviews →

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, Canvas or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Canvas is rated 3.22/5 from 36 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Canvas for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Canvas or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Canvas 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canvas or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Canvas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canvas and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Honey, Raspberry and Patchouli.

Is Canvas or Majalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Canvas and Majalis?

Canvas features Licorice, Geranium, Pink Pepper, Honey and Raspberry. 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.