Pentimento vs Majestic Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pentimento takes 3 of 5 categories.
PentimentoChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Majestic OudChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pentimento3/5
Majestic Oud1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pentimento
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Majestic Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Pentimento
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pentimento
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PentimentoJorum StudioMajestic OudMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
Category winnerPentimentoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
36%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
190 votes
40%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajestic Oud
SillagePentimento
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
nutty83%
vanilla74%
white floral65%
rum56%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HazelnutTiare FlowerOrchidBroom
Heart
Carob treeTobacco Blossom
Base
VanillaTonka BeanRum
Top
Black PepperCaramelCoconutRumHoney
Heart
CorianderJasmineGeraniumHeliotropeRoseOrchid
Base
LeatherPatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwoodTonka BeanCacaoTobacco
InformationalShared notesOrchid, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,552
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,581
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPentimentoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPentimento by Jorum Studio presents a dense, hazelnut-forward gourmand experience that steers clear of standard sugary syrup. A dry carob note provides a cocoa-like dustiness, while tobacco blossom and rum steer the base into warm, adult territory. It behaves best on skin in crisp autumn weather, appealing to those wh…
Reviews →Majestic Oud leans sweet, spicy, and resinous from the start, mixing caramel, honey, rum, and black pepper over a dense vanilla, leather, and tobacco base. It comes across as a richer, evening-friendly oud style with a polished dry-down, especially if you like warm amber fragrances with gourmand touches.
Reviews →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, Pentimento or Majestic Oud?
Pentimento takes 3 of 5 categories. Pentimento is rated 3.91/5 from 190 votes; Majestic Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Pentimento for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Majestic Oud for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Pentimento or Majestic Oud?
Majestic Oud lasts longest (Majestic Oud 70/100, Pentimento 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pentimento or Majestic Oud?
Projection is very close: Pentimento 51/100, Majestic Oud 50/100 for sillage.
Do Pentimento and Majestic Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Orchid, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum.
Is Pentimento or Majestic Oud better for summer or winter?
Majestic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pentimento and Majestic Oud?
Pentimento has top notes of Hazelnut, Tiare Flower, Orchid and Broom, heart notes of Carob tree and Tobacco Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Rum. Majestic Oud has top notes of Black Pepper, Caramel, Coconut and Rum, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Vanilla and Incense.
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