Fragrance comparison

Signature vs Harmattan

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Signature

Majouri

4.0729 votes

Rank #20,071 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Harmattan

Roads

3.7787 votes

Rank #12,759 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Harmattan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Signature
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Harmattan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Signature3/7

Harmattan4/7

Ratings & consensus: Signature
Community sentiment: Harmattan
Longevity: Harmattan
Sillage & projection: Harmattan
Value for money: Signature
Versatility: Signature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Harmattan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureMajouri

HarmattanRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%

3.77/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

30%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerHarmattanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHarmattan

SillageHarmattan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperPink PepperArtemisia

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhIncenseGinger

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaVetiverWhite Musk

Top

Lavender

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSaffronBlack PepperTuberoseYlang-YlangRose

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwoodMyrrhTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Myrrh, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer76

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Spring12

Summer6

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night50

Category winnerSignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,071

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerHarmattanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature by Majouri is a woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of dry smoke, resinous warmth, and vibrant spices. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the herbal bitterness of artemisia. As it settles, dark myrrh and cool incense take center stage, brightened slightly by…

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Harmattan by Roads is a woody oriental fragrance that plays with the contrast between dry spices and resinous depth. It opens with aromatic lavender before settling into a heart of oud, vetiver, and saffron. This is a scent for those who enjoy a dusty, incense-heavy profile that sits close to the skin. It works best d…

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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, Signature or Harmattan?

Harmattan takes 4 of 7 categories. Signature is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Harmattan is rated 3.77/5 from 87 votes. Choose Signature for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Harmattan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature or Harmattan?

Harmattan lasts longest (Harmattan 74/100, Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or Harmattan?

Harmattan projects furthest (Harmattan 67/100, Signature 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and Harmattan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Myrrh, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Signature or Harmattan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature is the stronger pick. Signature suits evening wear; Harmattan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and Harmattan?

Signature has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk. Harmattan has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Myrrh.