Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs Majestic Aoud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Majestic Aoud

Roja Dove

3.90140 votes

Rank #4,866 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Majestic Aoud
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Saphir Du Bois2/5

Majestic Aoud3/5

Ratings & consensus: Saphir Du Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majestic Aoud
Sillage & projection: Majestic Aoud
Value for money: Saphir Du Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majestic Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Majestic AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.90/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

51%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMajestic Aoud

SillageMajestic Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value31

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotRosemary

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineRose de Mai

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetPatchouliCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbergrisValerianGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Bergamot and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring73

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men65

Unisex19

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,866

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerMajestic AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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Majestic Aoud is one of Roja Dove's more challenging oud releases, built around a dense, animalic oud core rather than a softened rose-oud style. It opens sharp, musky and slightly dirty, then settles into a smoother mix of woods, florals, spice and leathery warmth. This suits experienced oud wearers more than casual …

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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, Saphir Du Bois or Majestic Aoud?

Majestic Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Majestic Aoud is rated 3.90/5 from 140 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Majestic Aoud for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Majestic Aoud?

Majestic Aoud lasts longest (Majestic Aoud 86/100, Saphir Du Bois 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Majestic Aoud?

Majestic Aoud projects furthest (Majestic Aoud 78/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saphir Du Bois and Majestic Aoud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Saphir Du Bois or Majestic Aoud better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; Majestic Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Majestic Aoud?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Majestic Aoud has top notes of Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose de Mai, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Patchouli and Castoreum.