Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Taskeen

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 460 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #26,167 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Taskeen

PARIS CORNER

3.61192 votes

Rank #16,128 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Taskeen
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Majalis4/7

Taskeen3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

TaskeenPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

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

22%Love

39%Like

23%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

192 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value76

Category winnerTaskeenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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

Top20 to 30 minutes

PeachBlood OrangeCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineDavanaCognacHeliotrope

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliCashmeranLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPeach, Cardamom, Patchouli and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Taskeen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall39

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerTaskeenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerTaskeenHigher 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 →

Taskeen by PARIS CORNER is a vibrant fruity and sweet fragrance built around a bright, juicy peach note. From the initial spray, the ripe peach mingles with crisp blood orange and a mild flick of cardamom spice. As the opening settles, a soft floral heart of jasmine, davana, and powdery heliotrope emerges, backed by a…

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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 Taskeen?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Taskeen is rated 3.61/5 from 192 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Taskeen for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Taskeen?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Taskeen 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Taskeen?

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

Do Majalis and Taskeen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Peach, Cardamom, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Majalis or Taskeen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Majalis and Taskeen?

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. Taskeen has top notes of Peach, Blood Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Davana, Cognac and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.