Fragrance comparison

Luban Vetiver vs Majalis

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

Luban Vetiver

Trend Perfumes

3.333 votes

Rank #57,352 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,123 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luban Vetiver
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Luban Vetiver1/4

Majalis3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban VetiverTrend Perfumes

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value24

Category winnerLuban VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody91%

musky83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fire

Heart

VetiverIncense

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskSmoke

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Incense and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luban Vetiver by Trend Perfumes opens with an unusual flash of fire accord that quickly burns down into raw smoke and charred bark. The heart centers around dry vetiver root and frankincense resins, giving the composition a dark, smoldering presence suitable for cold November nights. As the smoke settles over several…

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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, Luban Vetiver or Majalis?

Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories. Luban Vetiver is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Luban Vetiver for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Luban Vetiver or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Luban Vetiver 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luban Vetiver or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Luban Vetiver 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Vetiver and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Incense and Woodsy Notes.

Is Luban Vetiver or Majalis better for summer or winter?

Luban Vetiver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Vetiver and Majalis?

Luban Vetiver has top notes of Fire, heart notes of Vetiver and Incense, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Smoke. 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.