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his majesty vs Shawq

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

Updated 475 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shawq takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • his majesty

    Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Shawq

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

his majesty0/1
Shawq1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Shawq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
his majestyMullium
ShawqSwiss Arabian
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
3.84/ 5 · 474 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

36%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

273 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value86
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
fruity86%
smoky72%
animalic58%
sweet44%
woody30%
fruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
tropical77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PineappleBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
BirchLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmbroxanPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Currant and Birch. Durations are only published for his majesty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer93
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 31%Casual 28%Date 25%Party 16%
Men57
Unisex40
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews147

Category winnerShawqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Majesty by Mullium hits the air with a bold punch of tart black currant and sweet pineapple before settling into dark birch smoke and rugged leather. It is unabashedly dry, woody, and assertive. Do not expect a polite citrus cologne. The opening carries a brisk solvent bite for three minutes, then reveals a deep, …

Reviews →

Shawq by Swiss Arabian is a lively fruity fragrance that leans on pineapple and black currant to make a statement. It features a woody and musky foundation that works well in warmer weather. This scent is designed for daily wear when you want something approachable and bright. It suits both men and women who enjoy fre…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, his majesty or Shawq?

Shawq takes 1 of 1 categories. his majesty is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Shawq is rated 3.84/5 from 474 votes. Choose his majesty for a leather and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shawq for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do his majesty and Shawq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Currant and Birch.

Is his majesty or Shawq better for summer or winter?

his majesty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in his majesty and Shawq?

his majesty features Leather, Pineapple, Black Currant and Birch. Shawq has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Birch and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli and Musk.

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