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Selfie vs Majestic

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

Updated 302 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majestic takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Selfie

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in winter.

  • Majestic

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Selfie0/7
Majestic6/7
Ratings & consensus
Majestic
Community sentiment
Majestic
Longevity
Majestic
Sillage & projection
Majestic
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Majestic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Majestic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SelfieOlfactive Studio
MajesticBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.37/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
4.50/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerMajesticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate

256 votes

61%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMajesticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityMajestic

SillageMajestic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value41
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
woody92%
aromatic77%
fruity46%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger
Heart
Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva
Base
SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
Top
CardamomRed FruitsLabdanumLemon
Heart
ClovesCinnamonRoseSaffronLeatherIncenseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer35
Fall100
Winter95
Day72
Night100
Category winnerMajesticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men41
Unisex54
Women5
Men27
Unisex68
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,508

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2008

Reviews7

Category winnerMajesticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selfie by Olfactive Studio starts with a green blast of angelica and sharp star anise, mixed with a dry balsamic elemi resin. As the scent settles on skin, a distinct note of maple syrup emerges. It does not feel sugary, but rather sticky and warm, grounded by a dusty suede accord. It is a dry, resinous, and slightly …

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Crafted originally as a Harrods exclusive, Boadicea the Victorious Majestic pairs sweet raspberry preserves against sharp clove spice and dark leather. As the initial fruit brightness fades, dry cedar and sweet vanilla emerge alongside patchouli to create a dense, enveloping sillage. It offers an opulent choice for cr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Selfie or Majestic?

Majestic takes 6 of 7 categories. Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes; Majestic is rated 4.50/5 from 46 votes. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Best in winter. Choose Majestic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Selfie or Majestic?

Majestic lasts longest (Majestic 65/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selfie or Majestic?

Majestic projects furthest (Majestic 73/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selfie and Majestic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

Is Selfie or Majestic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Majestic is the stronger pick. For winter, Selfie is the stronger pick. Majestic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selfie and Majestic?

Selfie has top notes of Angelica, Star Anise, Elemi resin and Incense, heart notes of Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Lily and Cabreuva, a base of Suede, Styrax, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Majestic has top notes of Cardamom, Red Fruits, Labdanum and Lemon, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Rose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

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