Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Say Sakura

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

5 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,424 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Say Sakura

LEN Fragrances

3.7141 votes

Rank #26,098 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Say Sakura
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Majalis5/7

Say Sakura2/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Majalis
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Say Sakura
Versatility: Say Sakura
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

Say SakuraLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

49%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSay SakuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

cherry61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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

Top20-35 mins

ProseccoMaraschino CherryAmarettoPlumDavanaDates

Heart3-5 hrs

Cherry BlossomIrisIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronPink Pepper

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoCashmere WoodLabdanumMyrrhSandalTonka BeanMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesIncense, Pink Pepper, Dates and Saffron. Durations are only published for Say Sakura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerSay SakuraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men8

Unisex35

Women58

Date 41%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,098

PerfumerPaulo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews2

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 →

Say Sakura by LEN Fragrances is an intense, boozy cherry and dark plum scent that hits the air with dramatic weight. The opening crackles with sparkling prosecco and sweet maraschino cherry before sinking into rich almond amaretto and sticky dates. It is lush and unapologetic. You will immediately notice how thick the…

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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 Say Sakura?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Say Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Say Sakura for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Say Sakura?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Say Sakura 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Say Sakura?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Say Sakura 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Say Sakura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Pink Pepper, Dates and Saffron.

Is Majalis or Say Sakura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majalis is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Say Sakura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Say Sakura?

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. Say Sakura has top notes of Prosecco, Maraschino Cherry, Amaretto and Plum, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Tobacco, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Myrrh.