Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Rose 31

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,049 ratings analysed

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,767 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rose 31

Le Labo

4.093,781 votes

Rank #3,502 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose 31 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rose 31
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Majalis3/7

Rose 314/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Rose 31
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Rose 31
Versatility: Rose 31
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose 31

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Rose 31Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 3,781 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

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

43%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

3,781 votes

Category winnerRose 31Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value28

Category winnerRose 31Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

rose91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

amber56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RoseCumin

Heart2 to 4 hours

VetiverCedar

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rose 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall97

Winter57

Day100

Night68

Category winnerRose 31Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men7

Unisex53

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,502

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerRose 31Higher 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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Rose 31 by Le Labo takes the traditional floral concept and strips away the sweet garden freshness, pairing a dry rose petal note with sharp cumin and rich cedar. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, it opens with a distinct spicy prickle before unfolding into an earthy spine of vetiver, guaiac wood, and resinous olibanu…

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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 Rose 31?

Rose 31 takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Rose 31 is rated 4.09/5 from 3,781 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rose 31 for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Rose 31?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Rose 31 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Rose 31?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Rose 31 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Rose 31 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Majalis or Rose 31 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Rose 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Rose 31?

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. Rose 31 has top notes of Rose and Cumin, heart notes of Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum.