Fragrance comparison

Papier Carbone vs Majestic Millenium

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

Papier Carbone

Ormaie

3.61215 votes

Rank #11,628 Soft SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Majestic Millenium

Maison de l'Avenir

5.001 votes

Rank #44,584 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic Millenium takes 3 of 4 categories.

Papier Carbone
Choose it for a soft spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Majestic Millenium
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Papier Carbone1/4

Majestic Millenium3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Papier CarboneOrmaie

Majestic MilleniumMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

163 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMajestic Millenium

SillageMajestic Millenium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMajestic MilleniumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

anis77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

musky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseCoffeeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Clary SageNutmegCorianderLavender

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliGuaiac WoodHaitian Vetiver

Top

Green NotesPink PepperClary SageBergamotThymeLemonBasilAldehydes

Heart

Bitter AlmondCorianderLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonJasmineNutmeg

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreumCedarwoodVanillaMaltolAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#44,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPapier CarboneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papier Carbone is a soft spicy, aromatic woody fragrance built around star anise, cardamom, paper-like woods and a musky ambrette base. On skin it often reads as nostalgic and unusual, with impressions of pencil shavings, licorice sweets, old paper, ink, warm spices and dry woods. It suits wearers who enjoy conceptual…

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Majestic Millenium opens with a burst of pink pepper and clary sage, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and bitter almond. The dry down reveals a warm base of guaiac wood and sandalwood. It suits those seeking a versatile, fresh-spicy signature for daily wear.

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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, Papier Carbone or Majestic Millenium?

Majestic Millenium takes 3 of 4 categories. Papier Carbone is rated 3.61/5 from 215 votes; Majestic Millenium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Papier Carbone for a soft spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Majestic Millenium for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Papier Carbone or Majestic Millenium?

Majestic Millenium lasts longest (Majestic Millenium 100/100, Papier Carbone 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papier Carbone or Majestic Millenium?

Majestic Millenium projects furthest (Majestic Millenium 100/100, Papier Carbone 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papier Carbone and Majestic Millenium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Nutmeg.

Is Papier Carbone or Majestic Millenium better for summer or winter?

Majestic Millenium suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papier Carbone and Majestic Millenium?

Papier Carbone has top notes of Star Anise, Coffee, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Haitian Vetiver. Majestic Millenium has top notes of Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Castoreum.