Fragrance comparison

Majalis vs Varens Homme Silver

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,985 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Homme Silver

Ulric de Varens

3.6932 votes

Rank #20,666 WoodyFruity

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.
Varens Homme Silver
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Majalis4/7

Varens Homme Silver3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Varens Homme SilverUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 45%Had 25%Want 30%

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

19%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVarens Homme SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fruity and woody

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

AppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Spicy NotesCedar

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverTobacco

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Varens Homme Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring13

Summer33

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Category winnerVarens Homme SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVarens Homme SilverHigher 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 →

Varens Homme Silver by Ulric de Varens cuts straight to the point with an easygoing, fruit-forward profile. The first spray releases a bright crunch of sweet apple and tart bergamot. It smells clean and instantly familiar. Within twenty minutes, gentle spicy notes and pencil-shaving cedarwood warm up the heart, balanc…

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 Varens Homme Silver?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Varens Homme Silver is rated 3.69/5 from 32 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Varens Homme Silver for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Varens Homme Silver?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Varens Homme Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Varens Homme Silver?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Varens Homme Silver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Varens Homme Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Majalis or Varens Homme Silver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Majalis and Varens Homme Silver?

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. Varens Homme Silver has top notes of Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Tobacco.