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Mary Ann Powder vs Majalis

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

Updated 276 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Mary Ann Powder

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Majalis

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

Mary Ann Powder1/4
Majalis3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Majalis
Sillage & projection
Majalis
Value for money
Mary Ann Powder
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
Mary Ann PowderDilís Parfum
MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
4.20/ 5 · 268 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value24
Category winnerMary Ann PowderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
Top
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Raspberry, Rose and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Spring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men36
Unisex54
Women10
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…

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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 →
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, Mary Ann Powder or Majalis?

Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories. Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mary Ann Powder or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mary Ann Powder or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Mary Ann Powder 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mary Ann Powder and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Raspberry, Rose and Benzoin.

Is Mary Ann Powder or Majalis better for summer or winter?

Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mary Ann Powder and Majalis?

Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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.

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