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Majalis vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 288 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Majalis

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Vetiver Moderno

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Majalis3/5
Vetiver Moderno2/5
Ratings & consensus
Vetiver Moderno
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Majalis
Sillage & projection
Majalis
Value for money
Vetiver Moderno
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Majalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai
Vetiver ModernoProfumi del Forte
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 268 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating 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

60%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value24
¤ Price value61
Category winnerVetiver ModernoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitLemonStrawberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men36
Unisex54
Women10
Men30
Unisex70
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,668

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMajalisHigher 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 →

Vetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Majalis or Vetiver Moderno?

Majalis takes 3 of 5 categories. Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majalis or Vetiver Moderno?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Vetiver Moderno 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majalis or Vetiver Moderno?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majalis and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Majalis or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majalis and Vetiver Moderno?

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. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris.

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