Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Saffron Madness

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 278 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,178 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Saffron Madness

Amarsi Fragrances

3.3010 votes

Rank #59,992 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 5 categories.

Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Saffron Madness
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Majalis4/5

Saffron Madness1/5

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Saffron Madness
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 Dubai

Saffron MadnessAmarsi Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

20%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSaffron MadnessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

OlibanumLabdanumSaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrtleLavenderNarcissus

Base

VetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Saffron, Vetiver and Labdanum. 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–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,992

PerfumerAlessandra Castelbarco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher 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.

Reviews →

Saffron Madness by Amarsi Fragrances is a fragrance for women and men. Saffron Madness was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alessandra Castelbarco. Top notes are Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes; middle notes are Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Labdanum and A…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Majalis or Saffron Madness?

Majalis takes 4 of 5 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Saffron Madness is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Madness for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Saffron Madness?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Saffron Madness 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Saffron Madness?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Saffron Madness 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Saffron Madness smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Saffron, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is Majalis or Saffron Madness better for summer or winter?

Saffron Madness suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Saffron Madness?

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. Saffron Madness has top notes of Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.