Fragrance comparison

Louis XV 1722 vs Majalis

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 691 ratings analysed

5 wins

Louis XV 1722

Xerjoff

4.19423 votes

Rank #2,959 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #23,948 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Louis XV 1722 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Louis XV 1722
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Louis XV 17225/7

Majalis2/7

Ratings & consensus: Louis XV 1722
Community sentiment: Louis XV 1722
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Louis XV 1722
Versatility: Louis XV 1722
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Louis XV 1722

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Louis XV 1722Xerjoff

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 423 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerLouis XV 1722Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

423 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerLouis XV 1722Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value24

Category winnerLouis XV 1722Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

lavender61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitChampagnePlumSaffron

Heart

LavenderHazelnutCoffeeRoseCocoa

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskCashmeranIncenseLeather

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Incense and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLouis XV 1722Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex45

Women8

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#23,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLouis XV 1722Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Louis XV 1722 opens with a bright flash of tart grapefruit and fizzy champagne accord, instantly cutting through autumn crispness. Saffron and dark plum quickly follow, giving the top notes a fruity yet dry prickle on skin. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a dense heart of lavender, hazelnut, and dark cocoa take…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Louis XV 1722 or Majalis?

Louis XV 1722 takes 5 of 7 categories. Louis XV 1722 is rated 4.19/5 from 423 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Louis XV 1722 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Louis XV 1722 or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Louis XV 1722 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Louis XV 1722 or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Louis XV 1722 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Louis XV 1722 and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Incense and Leather.

Is Louis XV 1722 or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Louis XV 1722 is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Louis XV 1722 and Majalis?

Louis XV 1722 has top notes of Grapefruit, Champagne, Plum and Saffron, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Coffee and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Cashmeran and Incense. 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.