Rose 31 vs Majalis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rose 31 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Rose 31Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MajalisChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rose 314/7
Majalis3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Majalis
- Community sentiment
- Rose 31
- Longevity
- Majalis
- Sillage & projection
- Majalis
- Value for money
- Rose 31
- Versatility
- Rose 31
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rose 31
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose 31Le LaboMajalisThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 3,781 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
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 hate43%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
3,781 votes
56%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
268 votes
Category winnerRose 31Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajalis
SillageMajalis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose 31Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
rose91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
amber56%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
RoseCumin
Heart2 to 4 hours
VetiverCedar
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumLabdanum
Top
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
InformationalShared notesRose, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Rose 31, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall97
Winter57
Day100
Night68
Spring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRose 31Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,502
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#25,767
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRose 31Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose 31 by Le Labo takes the traditional floral concept and strips away the sweet garden freshness, pairing a dry rose petal note with sharp cumin and rich cedar. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, it opens with a distinct spicy prickle before unfolding into an earthy spine of vetiver, guaiac wood, and resinous olibanu…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Rose 31 or Majalis?
Rose 31 takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose 31 is rated 4.09/5 from 3,781 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Rose 31 for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, 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, Rose 31 or Majalis?
Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Rose 31 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose 31 or Majalis?
Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Rose 31 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose 31 and Majalis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Rose 31 or Majalis better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rose 31 is the stronger pick. For winter, Majalis is the stronger pick. Rose 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose 31 and Majalis?
Rose 31 has top notes of Rose and Cumin, heart notes of Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum. 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.
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