Royal Vanilla vs Nueva Maja
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nueva Maja takes 4 of 7 categories.
Royal VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nueva MajaChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Royal Vanilla3/7
Nueva Maja4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nueva Maja
- Community sentiment
- Nueva Maja
- Longevity
- Royal Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Vanilla
- Value for money
- Nueva Maja
- Versatility
- Nueva Maja
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Royal VanillaManceraNueva MajaMyrurgiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 463 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
4.10/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%
Category winnerNueva MajaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
30%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
463 votes
50%Love
22%Like
25%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerNueva MajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Vanilla
SillageRoyal Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNueva MajaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
violet69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
powdery61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Rose WaterRoseRhubarb LeafCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletRose PetalsCaramelOrange Blossom
Base8-12 hrs
VanillaAmberPatchouli LeafWhite Musk
Top
GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom
Heart
CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRose, Citruses, Violet and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Royal Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer27
Fall96
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Spring83
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,454
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews77
Overall rank#10,796
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerRoyal VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMancera Royal Vanilla opens with a crisp snap of rhubarb leaf and citrus before plunging into a dense bath of spun caramel, damask rose petals, and powdery violet. This is not a simple kitchen vanilla. The base brings forward dark patchouli leaf and golden amber, grounding the confection with serious woodsy backbone. …
Reviews →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…
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, Royal Vanilla or Nueva Maja?
Nueva Maja takes 4 of 7 categories. Royal Vanilla is rated 3.92/5 from 463 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Royal Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Royal Vanilla or Nueva Maja?
Royal Vanilla lasts longest (Royal Vanilla 75/100, Nueva Maja 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Royal Vanilla or Nueva Maja?
Royal Vanilla projects furthest (Royal Vanilla 68/100, Nueva Maja 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Royal Vanilla and Nueva Maja smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Citruses, Violet and Orange Blossom.
Is Royal Vanilla or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Vanilla is the stronger pick. Royal Vanilla suits evening wear; Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Royal Vanilla and Nueva Maja?
Royal Vanilla has top notes of Rose Water, Rose, Rhubarb Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Rose Petals, Caramel and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli Leaf and White Musk. 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.
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