Fragrance comparison

Majestic vs Rasputin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 254 ratings analysed

4 wins

Majestic

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

4.5046 votes

Rank #15,137 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Rasputin

SweDoft

3.87208 votes

Rank #5,912 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Majestic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rasputin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Majestic4/7

Rasputin3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajesticBoadicea the Victorious

RasputinSweDoft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

3.87/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

Category winnerMajesticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRasputin

SillageMajestic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value49

Category winnerRasputinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody92%

aromatic77%

fruity46%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

patchouli48%

sweet30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon

Heart

ClovesCinnamonRoseSaffronLeatherIncenseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

Top

PineappleBergamotJasmine

Heart

CardamomClovesPatchouliCinammonDark Chocolate

Base

MuskCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cloves, Incense and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day72

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

Men66

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

Overall rank#5,912

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerRasputinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crafted originally as a Harrods exclusive, Boadicea the Victorious Majestic pairs sweet raspberry preserves against sharp clove spice and dark leather. As the initial fruit brightness fades, dry cedar and sweet vanilla emerge alongside patchouli to create a dense, enveloping sillage. It offers an opulent choice for cr…

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Rasputin by SweDoft opens with a zesty pineapple and bergamot mix that quickly settles into a spicy, woody heart. Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cloves dominate, anchored by a base of oud, tonka bean, and incense. This woody spicy composition is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, offering a disti…

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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, Majestic or Rasputin?

Majestic takes 4 of 7 categories. Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes; Rasputin is rated 3.87/5 from 208 votes. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rasputin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Majestic or Rasputin?

Rasputin lasts longest (Rasputin 74/100, Majestic 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic or Rasputin?

Majestic projects furthest (Majestic 73/100, Rasputin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majestic and Rasputin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cloves, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Majestic or Rasputin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majestic is the stronger pick. For winter, Rasputin is the stronger pick. Majestic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majestic and Rasputin?

Majestic has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Rasputin has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Patchouli and Cinammon, a base of Musk, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.