Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Osmanthus vs Majalis

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,081 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Osmanthus

Roger & Gallet

3.88813 votes

Rank #2,553 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,397 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fleur d'Osmanthus
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Fleur d'Osmanthus3/7

Majalis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur d'OsmanthusRoger & Gallet

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

38%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

678 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value24

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

lactonic77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OsmanthusGrapefruitNeroliBenzoinApricotLemon ZestLemonPetitgrainVetiverPink PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Vetiver, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. 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

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women84

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#24,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Osmanthus is a bright, easygoing osmanthus scent that opens with sparkling citrus, then settles into soft apricot, clean florals, and a gentle creamy warmth. It feels light, cheerful, and very easy to wear. This suits warm weather, post-shower use, and anyone who prefers a fresh fruity floral over a heavy perf…

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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, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Osmanthus is rated 3.88/5 from 813 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Fleur d'Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Osmanthus and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Vetiver, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Fleur d'Osmanthus or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Osmanthus and Majalis?

Fleur d'Osmanthus features Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Apricot. 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.