Fragrance comparison

CH Pasión for Him vs Majalis

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 768 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Pasión for Him

Carolina Herrera

4.32500 votes

Rank #3,641 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,036 SweetWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Pasión for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Pasión for Him
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

CH Pasión for Him4/7

Majalis3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Pasión for HimCarolina Herrera

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

500 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value24

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumTunisian NeroliPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMyrhhTexas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

Australian SandalwoodBourbon Vanilladark woodsy notesTonka BeanAmberwood

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Pink Pepper and Myrhh. Durations are only published for CH Pasión for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day92

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex24

Women3

Work 34%Date 32%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,641

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#24,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Pasión for Him balances dry woody warmth with a surprisingly soft, powdery iris heart. The opening hits with peppery brightness and smoky olibanum resin before settling into cedar and earthy myrrh. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean round out the base, giving it a cozy sweetness without becoming cloyin…

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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, CH Pasión for Him or Majalis?

CH Pasión for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Pasión for Him is rated 4.32/5 from 500 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose CH Pasión for Him for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, CH Pasión for Him or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, CH Pasión for Him 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Pasión for Him or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, CH Pasión for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Pasión for Him and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Pink Pepper and Myrhh.

Is CH Pasión for Him or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. CH Pasión for Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Pasión for Him and Majalis?

CH Pasión for Him has top notes of Olibanum, Tunisian Neroli and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Myrhh and Texas Cedar, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla, dark woodsy notes 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.