Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs Majalis

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 357 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,985 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Elixir d'Amour4/7

Majalis3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

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

64%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

89 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value24

Category winnerElixir d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#24,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir d'Amour by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense woody amber fragrance built around an unexpected contrast. The first spray hits with sharp green fig leaf and sparkling bergamot before warming into dark sweetness. Bulgarian rose and tart raspberry quickly emerge, tangled with smoky guaiac wood. Beneath that lush fruit and…

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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, Elixir d'Amour or Majalis?

Elixir d'Amour takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Elixir d'Amour 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or Majalis?

Projection is very close: Majalis 76/100, Elixir d'Amour 74/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir d'Amour and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Elixir d'Amour or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and Majalis?

Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Caramel and Amber. 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.