Fragrance comparison

Galloway vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,197 ratings analysed

Galloway

Parfums de Marly

4.042,146 votes

Rank #2,848 CitrusMusky

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,417 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Galloway
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Galloway3/7

Nueva Maja3/7

Ratings & consensus: Galloway
Community sentiment: Nueva Maja
Longevity: Galloway
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nueva Maja
Versatility: Nueva Maja
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Galloway

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GallowayParfums de Marly

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 2,146 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerGallowayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

2,146 votes

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNueva MajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGalloway

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNueva MajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

iris61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomIris

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmber

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Galloway, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 8%

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#10,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerGallowayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Galloway takes the classic crisp cologne profile and thickens it with modern niche weight. The opening crackles with tart citruses and a sharp dose of crushed black pepper. It wakes you up fast. After fifteen minutes, the initial bite softens as clean orange blossom and powdery iris smooth out the edg…

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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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, Galloway or Nueva Maja?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Galloway is rated 4.04/5 from 2,146 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Galloway for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Galloway or Nueva Maja?

Galloway lasts longest (Galloway 71/100, Nueva Maja 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galloway or Nueva Maja?

Projection is very close: Galloway 58/100, Nueva Maja 58/100 for sillage.

Do Galloway and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Iris and Musk.

Is Galloway or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. For winter, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. Galloway suits daytime wear; Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Galloway and Nueva Maja?

Galloway has top notes of Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.