Fragrance comparison

Maja vs Or et Noir

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 847 ratings analysed

Maja

Myrurgia

3.86717 votes

Rank #1,028 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Or et Noir

Caron · 1949

4.22130 votes

Rank #23,705 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or et Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Or et Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maja2/5

Or et Noir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Or et Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Or et Noir
Sillage & projection: Or et Noir
Value for money: Maja
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajaMyrurgia

Or et NoirCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 717 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerOr et NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

630 votes

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOr et Noir

SillageOr et Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

floral80%

aromatic70%

rose60%

patchouli50%

rose100%

floral48%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumCitrusesTobaccoOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationClovesNutmegRoseLavenderLeatherJasmine

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberOakmossCypressTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationLily

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Carnation, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Or et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 49%Party 28%Casual 14%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#23,705

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews3

Category winnerMajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maja is a vintage-style spicy floral that leans soapy, powdery and warmly aromatic rather than plush or sugary. Carnation, clove, rose, lavender and patchouli do most of the work, with a dry tobacco-leather edge that keeps it sharp. It often suits shoppers who enjoy old-school character, especially at a low price. Sam…

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Or et Noir by Caron is an intense, unapologetic rose built on a vintage mossy foundation. Do not expect a sweet pink petal mist. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of geranium and honeyed Taif rose, carrying a distinct herbal bite that catches your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the initial astringency soft…

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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, Maja or Or et Noir?

Or et Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Maja is rated 3.86/5 from 717 votes; Or et Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 130 votes. Choose Maja for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Or et Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maja or Or et Noir?

Or et Noir lasts longest (Or et Noir 66/100, Maja 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maja or Or et Noir?

Or et Noir projects furthest (Or et Noir 65/100, Maja 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maja and Or et Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Geranium, Carnation, Rose and Amber.

Is Maja or Or et Noir better for summer or winter?

Or et Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maja and Or et Noir?

Maja has top notes of Geranium, Citruses, Tobacco and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss. Or et Noir has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes.