Fragrance comparison

Rose Scandal vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,845 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,376 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rose Scandal2/3

Nueva Maja1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Scandal
Sillage & projection: Rose Scandal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nueva Maja

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,845

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNueva MajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Scandal or Nueva Maja?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories. Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Scandal or Nueva Maja?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, Nueva Maja 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Scandal or Nueva Maja?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Nueva Maja 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Scandal and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Violet and Rose.

Is Rose Scandal or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

Rose Scandal suits evening wear; Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Scandal and Nueva Maja?

Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.