Majalis vs Mary Ann Powder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories.
MajalisChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mary Ann PowderChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Majalis3/4
Mary Ann Powder1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Majalis
- Sillage & projection
- Majalis
- Value for money
- Mary Ann Powder
- 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
MajalisThe Spirit of DubaiMary Ann PowderDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 268 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
268 votes
0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajalis
SillageMajalis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMary Ann PowderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Cardamom and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,828
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,477
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMajalis 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.
Reviews →Mary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…
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, Majalis or Mary Ann Powder?
Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Majalis or Mary Ann Powder?
Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Majalis or Mary Ann Powder?
Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Mary Ann Powder 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Majalis and Mary Ann Powder smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Cardamom and Benzoin.
Is Majalis or Mary Ann Powder better for summer or winter?
Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Majalis and Mary Ann Powder?
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. Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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