Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,291 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,377 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #23,417 AromaticWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Majalis4/7

Reflection 45 Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Reflection 45 Man
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Majalis
Versatility: Majalis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating 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

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value22

Category winnerMajalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,417

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher 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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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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, Majalis or Reflection 45 Man?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Reflection 45 Man?

They last about the same: Majalis 84/100, Reflection 45 Man 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Reflection 45 Man?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Majalis or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Reflection 45 Man?

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. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.