Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs The King

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 323 ratings analysed

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,007 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,105 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories.

Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Majalis2/7

The King5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerThe KingRating 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

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet 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

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose, Cardamom and Saffron. 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

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerThe KingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher 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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The King by Boadicea the Victorious hits skin with an intense surge of dark plum, saffron, and spiced rum. Cinnamon and cardamom sharpen the rich fruit, giving the opening a sharp bite of dry spice that cuts through crisp winter air. The plum feels stewed and dark rather than fresh or sugary. As the scent settles, de…

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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 The King?

The King takes 5 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or The King?

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

Which projects more, Majalis or The King?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose, Cardamom and Saffron.

Is Majalis or The King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Majalis and The King?

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. The King has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.