Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume I vs Majalis

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

Rite Volume I

G Parfums

3.6819 votes

Rank #59,386 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #24,500 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rite Volume I
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Rite Volume I1/5

Majalis4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rite Volume IG Parfums

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 54%

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

16%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value24

Category winnerRite Volume IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

rose53%

warm spicy42%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseRoseGuaiac WoodBenzoinLabdanumWoody NotesMuskWhite Cedar Extract

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesIncense, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Rite Volume I, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day33

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 14%

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,386

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume I opens with a sharp burst of smoldering incense and dry cedar. Give it five minutes. Once the initial solvent burn fades, sticky benzoin and dark labdanum spread across the skin like warm resin. A shadowy, velvety rose sits quietly in the middle, keeping the dense guaiac wood from feeling like a dusty lum…

Reviews →

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.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rite Volume I or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 5 categories. Rite Volume I is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Rite Volume I for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume I or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Rite Volume I 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rite Volume I or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Rite Volume I 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume I and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.

Is Rite Volume I or Majalis better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume I and Majalis?

Rite Volume I features Incense, Rose, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin 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.