Fragrance comparison

Or et Noir vs Maja

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 847 ratings analysed

3 wins

Or et Noir

Caron · 1949

4.22130 votes

Rank #23,705 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Maja

Myrurgia

3.86717 votes

Rank #1,028 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or et Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Or et Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Or et Noir3/5

Maja2/5

Ratings & consensus: Or et Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Or et Noir
Sillage & projection: Or et Noir
Value for money: Maja
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or et NoirCaron

MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

3.86/ 5 · 717 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerOr et NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

33%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

630 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOr et Noir

SillageOr et Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral48%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

floral80%

aromatic70%

rose60%

patchouli50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationLily

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossAmberWoody Notes

Top

GeraniumCitrusesTobaccoOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationClovesNutmegRoseLavenderLeatherJasmine

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberOakmossCypressTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Carnation and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Or et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 49%Party 28%Casual 14%Work 9%

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,705

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews155

Category winnerMajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or et Noir by Caron is an intense, unapologetic rose built on a vintage mossy foundation. Do not expect a sweet pink petal mist. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of geranium and honeyed Taif rose, carrying a distinct herbal bite that catches your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the initial astringency soft…

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Maja is a vintage-style spicy floral that leans soapy, powdery and warmly aromatic rather than plush or sugary. Carnation, clove, rose, lavender and patchouli do most of the work, with a dry tobacco-leather edge that keeps it sharp. It often suits shoppers who enjoy old-school character, especially at a low price. Sam…

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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, Or et Noir or Maja?

Or et Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Or et Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 130 votes; Maja is rated 3.86/5 from 717 votes. Choose Or et Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maja for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Or et Noir or Maja?

Or et Noir lasts longest (Or et Noir 66/100, Maja 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Or et Noir or Maja?

Or et Noir projects furthest (Or et Noir 65/100, Maja 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or et Noir and Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Oakmoss.

Is Or et Noir or Maja better for summer or winter?

Or et Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or et Noir and Maja?

Or et Noir has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes. Maja has top notes of Geranium, Citruses, Tobacco and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.