Fragrance comparison

Peccatum vs Majalis

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

Peccatum

Profumo di Firenze

3.6548 votes

Rank #20,299 LeatherAmber

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #26,000 SweetWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Peccatum
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Peccatum3/7

Majalis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeccatumProfumo di Firenze

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

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

27%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value24

Category winnerPeccatumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

smoky69%

tobacco61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Damask RoseMineral notesSaffronEarthy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherIncenseTobaccoPatchouliLabdanum

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverAmber

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Saffron, Leather and Incense. Durations are only published for Peccatum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer12

Fall100

Winter77

Day63

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeccatumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#26,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPeccatumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Peccatum by Profumo di Firenze presents a dry, atmospheric blend centered on Damask rose, worn leather, and cool mineral notes. The opening pairs a crisp floral sweetness with saffron and earthy notes, avoiding the heavy sweetness common in traditional oriental scents. As the perfume settles, smoky incense, tobacco, a…

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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, Peccatum or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 7 categories. Peccatum is rated 3.65/5 from 48 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Peccatum for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Peccatum or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Peccatum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peccatum or Majalis?

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

Do Peccatum and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Saffron, Leather and Incense.

Is Peccatum or Majalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Peccatum and Majalis?

Peccatum has top notes of Damask Rose, Mineral notes, Saffron and Earthy Notes, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Tobacco and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Amber. 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.