Fragrance comparison

Majestic vs Sun Drop

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

5 wins

Majestic

Boadicea the Victorious · 2008

4.5046 votes

Rank #15,066 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sun Drop

Orlov Paris

3.7066 votes

Rank #18,429 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic takes 5 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.
Sun Drop
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Majestic5/7

Sun Drop2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MajesticBoadicea the Victorious

Sun DropOrlov Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

3.70/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

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

33%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySun Drop

SillageMajestic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSun DropBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody92%

aromatic77%

fruity46%

warm spicy100%

rose88%

oud77%

fresh spicy65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

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

SaffronNutmegCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)Cloves

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon and Rose. 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

Spring38

Summer28

Fall100

Winter97

Day78

Night100

Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

Men8

Unisex74

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,429

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMajesticHigher 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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Sun Drop is a dense spicy rose oud with a thick saffron opening, warm cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon, then a darker rose and oud heart. It feels rich, tactile and heated on skin, with musk, sandalwood and patchouli adding weight in the dry-down. Best treated as a cold-weather scent, it suits oud lovers who want spice, …

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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 Sun Drop?

Majestic takes 5 of 7 categories. Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes; Sun Drop is rated 3.70/5 from 66 votes. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sun Drop for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Majestic or Sun Drop?

Sun Drop lasts longest (Sun Drop 79/100, Majestic 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic or Sun Drop?

Majestic projects furthest (Majestic 73/100, Sun Drop 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majestic and Sun Drop smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is Majestic or Sun Drop better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Majestic and Sun Drop?

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. Sun Drop has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Cloves, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.