Fragrance comparison

Majestic Aoud vs Saphir Du Bois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

3 wins

Majestic Aoud

Roja Dove

3.90140 votes

Rank #4,866 WoodyMusky

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Majestic Aoud
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Majestic Aoud3/5

Saphir Du Bois2/5

Ratings & consensus: Saphir Du Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majestic Aoud
Sillage & projection: Majestic Aoud
Value for money: Saphir Du Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majestic Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Majestic AoudRoja Dove

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

65 votes

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityMajestic Aoud

SillageMajestic Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotRosemary

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineRose de Mai

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetPatchouliCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisValerianGurjan balsam

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex19

Women15

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,866

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMajestic AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Majestic Aoud is one of Roja Dove's more challenging oud releases, built around a dense, animalic oud core rather than a softened rose-oud style. It opens sharp, musky and slightly dirty, then settles into a smoother mix of woods, florals, spice and leathery warmth. This suits experienced oud wearers more than casual …

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Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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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, Majestic Aoud or Saphir Du Bois?

Majestic Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories. Majestic Aoud is rated 3.90/5 from 140 votes; Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Majestic Aoud for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Majestic Aoud or Saphir Du Bois?

Majestic Aoud lasts longest (Majestic Aoud 86/100, Saphir Du Bois 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic Aoud or Saphir Du Bois?

Majestic Aoud projects furthest (Majestic Aoud 78/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majestic Aoud and Saphir Du Bois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Majestic Aoud or Saphir Du Bois better for summer or winter?

Majestic Aoud suits evening wear; Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majestic Aoud and Saphir Du Bois?

Majestic Aoud has top notes of Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose de Mai, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Patchouli and Castoreum. Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.