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Majestic Spice vs Harlem Bloom

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

Updated 224 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic Spice takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Majestic Spice

    Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Harlem Bloom

    Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Majestic Spice4/5
Harlem Bloom1/5
Ratings & consensus
Majestic Spice
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Majestic Spice
Sillage & projection
Majestic Spice
Value for money
Majestic Spice
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Harlem Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Majestic SpiceAmjad
Harlem BloomVilhelm Parfumerie
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%
3.66/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerMajestic SpiceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

31%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityMajestic Spice

SillageMajestic Spice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price value35
Category winnerMajestic SpiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
metallic61%
leather100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
rose69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Damask RoseViolet
Heart
SaffronPatchouli
Base
CashmeranVanilla
Top
SaffronAngelica
Heart
Damask RoseViolet
Base
SuedeEbony
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Violet and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer13
Fall88
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men54
Unisex31
Women15
Men17
Unisex54
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerHarlem BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amjad Majestic Spice is a dark, warm fragrance for men, centered around a heavy rose note and sharp saffron. It works best for cold winter evenings when wearing a heavy wool coat, projecting a formal and rich aura. Vanilla adds a slight sweetness to the base, making it a solid choice for nighttime formalwear.

Reviews →

Harlem Bloom by Vilhelm Parfumerie, now known as 125th & Bloom, centers on an interesting contrast between wild angelica and dry suede. A cool damask rose softens the blend, while saffron adds a light medicinal bite. This fragrance suits crisp autumn days when you want a clean, leather-accented aura that holds close t…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Majestic Spice or Harlem Bloom?

Majestic Spice takes 4 of 5 categories. Majestic Spice is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Harlem Bloom is rated 3.66/5 from 211 votes. Choose Majestic Spice for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Harlem Bloom for a leather and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Majestic Spice or Harlem Bloom?

Majestic Spice lasts longest (Majestic Spice 76/100, Harlem Bloom 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majestic Spice or Harlem Bloom?

Majestic Spice projects furthest (Majestic Spice 65/100, Harlem Bloom 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Majestic Spice and Harlem Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Violet and Saffron.

Is Majestic Spice or Harlem Bloom better for summer or winter?

Majestic Spice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majestic Spice and Harlem Bloom?

Majestic Spice has top notes of Damask Rose and Violet, heart notes of Saffron and Patchouli, a base of Cashmeran and Vanilla. Harlem Bloom has top notes of Saffron and Angelica, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet, a base of Suede and Ebony.

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