Fragrance comparison

Carbon vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 364 ratings analysed

Carbon

Ajmal

3.68313 votes

Rank #16,362 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #11,359 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nueva Maja takes 6 of 7 categories.

Carbon
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carbon1/7

Nueva Maja6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarbonAjmal

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNueva MajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNueva MajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCarbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

violet77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCitruses

Heart

VioletClove

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskPatchouli

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,362

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Carbon is a woody, powdery scent that opens with clean lavender and a quick squeeze of citrus, then moves into a violet heart warmed by clove. The dry down leans musky, woody and a little earthy from patchouli. It reads classic and put together rather than loud, with a smooth, slightly spicy finish that suits ev…

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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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, Carbon or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja takes 6 of 7 categories. Carbon is rated 3.68/5 from 313 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Carbon for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja lasts longest (Nueva Maja 68/100, Carbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja projects furthest (Nueva Maja 58/100, Carbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Violet and Musk.

Is Carbon or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. For winter, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon and Nueva Maja?

Carbon has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet and Clove, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Patchouli. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.