Fragrance comparison

Delphinus vs Majestic Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,299 ratings analysed

3 wins

Delphinus

Creed

4.131,289 votes

Rank #27,784 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Majestic Oud

Mith

3.7010 votes

Rank #53,096 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Delphinus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Delphinus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majestic Oud
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Delphinus3/5

Majestic Oud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelphinusCreed

Majestic OudMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,289 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerDelphinusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

1,289 votes

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMajestic Oud

SillageDelphinus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMajestic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisHeliotropeOrchid

Base8-10+ hrs

Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli

Top

Black PepperCaramelCoconutRumHoney

Heart

CorianderJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeRoseOrchid

Base

LeatherPatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwoodTonka BeanCacaoTobacco

InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Heliotrope and Orchid. Durations are only published for Delphinus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex52

Women26

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDelphinusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Delphinus shifts away from the brand's crisp citrus heritage into deep, cozy gourmand territory. The opening hits your nose with crunchy roasted almond, cracked pink pepper, and a faint drift of clean incense smoke. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into buttery orris root and heliotrope, creating a…

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Majestic Oud leans sweet, spicy, and resinous from the start, mixing caramel, honey, rum, and black pepper over a dense vanilla, leather, and tobacco base. It comes across as a richer, evening-friendly oud style with a polished dry-down, especially if you like warm amber fragrances with gourmand touches.

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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, Delphinus or Majestic Oud?

Delphinus takes 3 of 5 categories. Delphinus is rated 4.13/5 from 1,289 votes; Majestic Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Delphinus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majestic Oud for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Delphinus or Majestic Oud?

They last about the same: Majestic Oud 70/100, Delphinus 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Delphinus or Majestic Oud?

Delphinus projects furthest (Delphinus 55/100, Majestic Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delphinus and Majestic Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Heliotrope and Orchid.

Is Delphinus or Majestic Oud better for summer or winter?

Delphinus suits evening wear; Majestic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Delphinus and Majestic Oud?

Delphinus has top notes of Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amberwood. Majestic Oud has top notes of Black Pepper, Caramel, Coconut and Rum, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Vanilla and Incense.