Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs SoScentific

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 531 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,438 SweetWarm Spicy

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30%scent match

Clearly different

SoScentific

Unique'e Luxury

4.15263 votes

Rank #4,277 FruitySweet

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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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
SoScentific
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Majalis4/7

SoScentific3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

SoScentificUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 47%

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

52%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSoScentificBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusOrange BlossomGrapefruit

Heart3-5 hrs

PeachStrawberryPlumPink PepperCherryJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaMuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Peach and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for SoScentific, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter59

Day100

Night96

Category winnerSoScentificMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,277

PerfumerSelim Özen

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerSoScentificHigher 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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SoScentific by Unique'e Luxury delivers an exuberant burst of osmanthus, ripe peach, and tart grapefruit straight from the bottle. You get a dense shock of sweet strawberry and dark plum right away. It does not whisper. The initial three minutes carry a strong blast of perfumer solvent before settling into an unctuous…

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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 SoScentific?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; SoScentific is rated 4.15/5 from 263 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose SoScentific for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or SoScentific?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, SoScentific 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or SoScentific?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, SoScentific 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and SoScentific smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Peach and Pink Pepper.

Is Majalis or SoScentific better for summer or winter?

For summer, SoScentific is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. SoScentific suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and SoScentific?

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. SoScentific has top notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Peach, Strawberry, Plum and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Amber.