Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Ophidian Black Cherry

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 503 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #26,167 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ophidian Black Cherry

PARIS CORNER

4.05235 votes

Rank #8,118 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ophidian Black Cherry
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Majalis4/7

Ophidian Black Cherry3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Ophidian Black CherryPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerMajalisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

44%Love

28%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value74

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PralineDamask RoseHeliotropeJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

Guaiac WoodPalo SantoAmbrettolideTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverPear

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ophidian Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer23

Fall100

Winter96

Day73

Night100

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men4

Unisex32

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ophidian Black Cherry by PARIS CORNER delivers a dark, confectionary profile centered on tart fruit and dense woods. It introduces itself with a sharp flash of raspberry and crisp bergamot, cutting through an immediate undercurrent of nutty praline and floral sweetness. As the scent settles, Damask rose, powdery helio…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Majalis or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Ophidian Black Cherry is rated 4.05/5 from 235 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ophidian Black Cherry for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Ophidian Black Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Majalis or Ophidian Black Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Ophidian Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Ophidian Black Cherry?

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. Ophidian Black Cherry has top notes of Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Palo Santo, Ambrettolide and Tonka Bean.