Mahjoun vs Adolfo Dominguez
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Adolfo Dominguez takes 7 of 7 categories.
MahjounChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Adolfo DominguezChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mahjoun0/7
Adolfo Dominguez7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Community sentiment
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Longevity
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Sillage & projection
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Value for money
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Versatility
- Adolfo Dominguez
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Adolfo Dominguez
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MahjounDSH PerfumesAdolfo DominguezAdolfo DominguezWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%
3.89/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
33%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
6%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAdolfo Dominguez
SillageAdolfo Dominguez
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
honey77%
nutty69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AlmondLavenderCardamomAmalfi LemonOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
White HoneyDatesHazelnutFigNutmegRoseAfrican Orange Flower
Base6-8+ hrs
CinnamonAmberSandalwoodMyrhhCloveOlibanumVirginia Cedar
Top
LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage
Heart
African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint
Base
SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, African Orange Flower and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mahjoun, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer30
Fall80
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring93
Summer43
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night43
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,003
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#12,189
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDSH Perfumes Mahjoun is an artisanal spiced gourmand inspired by traditional Moroccan date confections. It opens with an unmistakable crunch of bitter almond, brisk Amalfi lemon, and aromatic green cardamom before plunging into a dense heart of sticky dates, white honey, and roasted hazelnuts. The scent warms up quick…
Reviews →Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…
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, Mahjoun or Adolfo Dominguez?
Adolfo Dominguez takes 7 of 7 categories. Mahjoun is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes; Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes. Choose Mahjoun for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mahjoun or Adolfo Dominguez?
Adolfo Dominguez lasts longest (Adolfo Dominguez 70/100, Mahjoun 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mahjoun or Adolfo Dominguez?
Adolfo Dominguez projects furthest (Adolfo Dominguez 65/100, Mahjoun 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mahjoun and Adolfo Dominguez smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, African Orange Flower and Cinnamon.
Is Mahjoun or Adolfo Dominguez better for summer or winter?
For summer, Adolfo Dominguez is the stronger pick. For winter, Mahjoun is the stronger pick. Mahjoun suits evening wear; Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mahjoun and Adolfo Dominguez?
Mahjoun has top notes of Almond, Lavender, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of White Honey, Dates, Hazelnut and Fig, a base of Cinnamon, Amber, Sandalwood and Myrhh. Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
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