Fragrance comparison

Paris Dream vs Majalis

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

Paris Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.5143 votes

Rank #34,605 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,980 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris Dream
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Paris Dream2/7

Majalis5/7

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Majalis
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Paris Dream
Versatility: Paris Dream
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris DreamUlric de Varens

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerMajalisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

51%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value24

Category winnerParis DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

rose30%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryCranberryBlood Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseCherry BlossomCyclamen

Base3-5 hrs

PeachGrapefruitSandalwood

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Paris Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer52

Fall29

Winter24

Day100

Night24

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParis DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 19%Party 11%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Dream by Ulric de Varens brings a cheerful splash of bright fruit and clean floral notes to everyday wear. The first spritz unleashes sweet raspberry, sour cranberry, and zesty blood mandarin. It smells lively and bright. A brief surge of alcohol lifts off quickly, letting crisp rose, cherry blossom, and cyclame…

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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.

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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, Paris Dream or Majalis?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris Dream is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Paris Dream for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris Dream or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Paris Dream 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Dream or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Paris Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Dream and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose and Peach.

Is Paris Dream or Majalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Paris Dream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Dream and Majalis?

Paris Dream has top notes of Raspberry, Cranberry and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Rose, Cherry Blossom and Cyclamen, a base of Peach, Grapefruit and Sandalwood. 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.