Habit Rouge L'Instinct vs Majalis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
3%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.
Habit Rouge L'InstinctChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MajalisChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Habit Rouge L'Instinct3/7
Majalis4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Majalis
- Community sentiment
- Majalis
- Longevity
- Majalis
- Sillage & projection
- Majalis
- Value for money
- Habit Rouge L'Instinct
- Versatility
- Habit Rouge L'Instinct
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Habit Rouge L'Instinct
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Habit Rouge L'InstinctGuerlainMajalisThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.37/ 5 · 397 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%
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 hate29%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
17%Hate
397 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
Category winners
LongevityMajalis
SillageMajalis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHabit Rouge L'InstinctBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familycitrus100%
green92%
aromatic84%
cannabis77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match3%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Green NotesGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
cannabisMateRed Rose
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherPatchouliVanilla
Top
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
InformationalShared notesLeather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge L'Instinct, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall79
Winter38
Day100
Night67
Spring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHabit Rouge L'InstinctMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,844
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews84
Overall rank#25,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHabit Rouge L'InstinctHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHabit Rouge L'Instinct by Guerlain takes a sharp, unexpected detour from classic French perfumery. Released in 2022 as an intense eau de toilette, it opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and grapefruit alongside crisp green notes. The core soon shifts into an unconventional pairing of earthy cannabis, mate tea, and fr…
Reviews →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.
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, Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Majalis?
Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge L'Instinct is rated 3.37/5 from 397 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Habit Rouge L'Instinct for a citrus and green 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, Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Majalis?
Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Habit Rouge L'Instinct 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Majalis?
Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Habit Rouge L'Instinct 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Habit Rouge L'Instinct and Majalis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Leather and Patchouli.
Is Habit Rouge L'Instinct or Majalis better for summer or winter?
For summer, Habit Rouge L'Instinct is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge L'Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Habit Rouge L'Instinct and Majalis?
Habit Rouge L'Instinct has top notes of Green Notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of cannabis, Mate and Red Rose, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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.
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