Fragrance comparison

Fuel for Life Homme vs Majalis

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,757 ratings analysed

Fuel for Life Homme

Diesel

3.913,489 votes

Rank #25,708 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,828 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fuel for Life Homme
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fuel for Life Homme3/7

Majalis4/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Majalis
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Fuel for Life Homme
Versatility: Fuel for Life Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fuel for Life Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fuel for Life HommeDiesel

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 3,489 votes

Have 48%Had 38%Want 15%

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

33%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

3,489 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value24

Category winnerFuel for Life HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

anis84%

lavender77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryLavender

Base3 to 6 hours

Woodsy NotesHeliotrope

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesRaspberry and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Fuel for Life Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall95

Winter63

Day100

Night75

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFuel for Life HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,708

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFuel for Life HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fuel for Life Homme by Diesel delivers an energetic mix of bright citrus, spicy licorice tones, and juicy berries. The scent opens immediately with sharp grapefruit alongside pungent anise, cutting through the air with a brisk freshness. As the initial sharpness settles, a prominent heart of sweet raspberry pairs with…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fuel for Life Homme or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Fuel for Life Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,489 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Fuel for Life Homme for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fuel for Life Homme or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Fuel for Life Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fuel for Life Homme or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Fuel for Life Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fuel for Life Homme and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Woodsy Notes.

Is Fuel for Life Homme or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fuel for Life Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Fuel for Life Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fuel for Life Homme and Majalis?

Fuel for Life Homme has top notes of Anise and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry and Lavender, a base of Woodsy Notes and Heliotrope. 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.