Fragrance comparison

Passum vs Majalis

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 306 ratings analysed

Passum

Profumi di Pantelleria

4.0338 votes

Rank #45,258 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,973 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Passum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Passum3/7

Majalis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PassumProfumi di Pantelleria

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 17%Want 56%

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

29%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerPassumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value24

Category winnerPassumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

nutty84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MyrhhHazelnutIncense

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

IrisSandalwoodPatchouli

Base2 to 3 hours

LeatherWhite MuskLabdanum

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesMyrhh, Incense, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Passum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPassumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,258

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passum by Profumi di Pantelleria is a quiet amber leather fragrance that balances dry smoke with soft nuttiness. It opens with an unusual pairing of hazelnut, cool incense, and resinous myrhh, creating a scent reminiscent of toasted shells and aromatic church smoke. As it develops, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Passum or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Passum is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Passum for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Passum or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Passum 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passum or Majalis?

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

Do Passum and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrhh, Incense, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Passum or Majalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Passum and Majalis?

Passum has top notes of Myrhh, Hazelnut and Incense, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Leather, White Musk and Labdanum. 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.