Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Pheromone for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,438 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

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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.
Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Majalis4/7

Pheromone for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

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

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Honey and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPheromone for MenHigher 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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Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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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 Pheromone for Men?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Pheromone for Men?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Pheromone for Men 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Pheromone for Men?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Pheromone for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Pheromone for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Honey and Labdanum.

Is Majalis or Pheromone for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Pheromone for Men?

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. Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes.