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Jacarandá vs The Majestic Oud

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

Updated 185 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacarandá takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Jacarandá

    Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • The Majestic Oud

    Choose it for a oud and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jacarandá4/7
The Majestic Oud3/7
Ratings & consensus
Jacarandá
Community sentiment
Jacarandá
Longevity
The Majestic Oud
Sillage & projection
The Majestic Oud
Value for money
Jacarandá
Versatility
Jacarandá
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Majestic Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JacarandáPhebo
The Majestic OudAlexandre.J
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%
3.30/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%
Category winnerJacarandáRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

25 votes

19%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
26%Dislike
8%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerJacarandáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityThe Majestic Oud

SillageThe Majestic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value49
Category winnerJacarandáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
herbal92%
oud84%
green77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
oud100%
fruity92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SageGreen LeavesHerbal NotesArtemisia
Heart
AppleIris FlowerLavender
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarMuskPatchouliTonka Bean
Top
AppleBlack CurrantRaspberryBergamotLemonMelon
Heart
PatchouliSage
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesSage, Apple, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Spring30
Summer18
Fall100
Winter98
Day33
Night100
Category winnerJacarandáMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men68
Unisex26
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,899

PerfumerEmna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe Majestic OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacarandá by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, crushed green leaves, and bitter artemisia. As the herbal blast settles, crisp lavender and green apple emerge, softening the bitter edge before revealing a dry cedar and agarwood base. Clean musk and dark patchouli lend a grounding earthiness without turning …

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The Majestic Oud opens with a juicy burst of apple, black currant and raspberry, then settles into patchouli, amber and a smooth musky oud base. It wears as a fruity woody amber more than a harsh oud scent. Best suited to cooler weather and evening use, it leans slightly masculine in style but still reads unisex. Samp…

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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, Jacarandá or The Majestic Oud?

Jacarandá takes 4 of 7 categories. Jacarandá is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes; The Majestic Oud is rated 3.30/5 from 160 votes. Choose Jacarandá for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Majestic Oud for a oud and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacarandá or The Majestic Oud?

The Majestic Oud lasts longest (The Majestic Oud 75/100, Jacarandá 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacarandá or The Majestic Oud?

The Majestic Oud projects furthest (The Majestic Oud 66/100, Jacarandá 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacarandá and The Majestic Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Apple, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Jacarandá or The Majestic Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jacarandá is the stronger pick. For winter, The Majestic Oud is the stronger pick. Jacarandá suits daytime wear; The Majestic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacarandá and The Majestic Oud?

Jacarandá has top notes of Sage, Green Leaves, Herbal Notes and Artemisia, heart notes of Apple, Iris Flower and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. The Majestic Oud has top notes of Apple, Black Currant, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk.

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