Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 491 ratings analysed

5 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,397 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Rochas

3.60223 votes

Rank #8,063 Warm SpicyWoody

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.
Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Majalis5/7

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère2/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Majalis
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Versatility: Majalis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Secret de Rochas Oud MystèreRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronWoodsy NotesOlibanumSpicesPatchouliGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Rose, Saffron 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–

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,063

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreHigher 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 →

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is an oriental floral designed for those who appreciate a gentle, rounded take on traditional oud. It opens with a bright spark before settling into a soft rose and woody heart. This fragrance shines best as an understated signature scent for daytime wear in temperate seasons, offering a g…

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 Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is rated 3.60/5 from 223 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Rose, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Majalis or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 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 Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

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. Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Woodsy Notes and Olibanum.