Explicite vs Majestic Aura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ExpliciteChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Majestic AuraChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Explicite2/4
Majestic Aura2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Explicite
- Sillage & projection
- Majestic Aura
- Value for money
- Majestic Aura
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Explicite
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExpliciteEx NihiloMajestic AuraAdyan by AnfarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 655 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
32%Like
13%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
655 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExplicite
SillageMajestic Aura
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMajestic AuraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
powdery61%
woody100%
floral92%
rose84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NutmegPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PralinePeonyLilyPetalia
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberVanilla
Top
BergamotRhubarbNutmegLitchi
Heart
Turkish RoseVanillaPetaliaPeonyMusk
Base
Haitian VetiverCashmeranIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night93
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,023
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,833
PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExpliciteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…
Reviews →Majestic Aura by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Majestic Aura was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Litchi; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Petalia, Peony and Musk; base notes are Haitian Vetiver, Cashme…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Explicite or Majestic Aura?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Majestic Aura is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Majestic Aura for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Explicite or Majestic Aura?
Explicite lasts longest (Explicite 72/100, Majestic Aura 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Explicite or Majestic Aura?
Majestic Aura projects furthest (Majestic Aura 75/100, Explicite 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Explicite and Majestic Aura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peony, Petalia and Vanilla.
Is Explicite or Majestic Aura better for summer or winter?
Explicite suits day or night wear; Majestic Aura suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Explicite and Majestic Aura?
Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. Majestic Aura has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb, Nutmeg and Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Petalia and Peony, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmeran, Incense and Cedar.
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