Fragrance comparison

The Man Trust vs Majalis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 281 ratings analysed

The Man Trust

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2313 votes

Rank #39,521 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #26,230 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Man Trust
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Man Trust1/5

Majalis4/5

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: The Man Trust
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majalis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man TrustParfums Marco Serussi

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

4.20/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerMajalisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value24

Category winnerThe Man TrustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeApple

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberOlibanumTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

Tonka BeanMusk

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Olibanum and Tobacco. Durations are only published for The Man Trust, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer63

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night57

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,521

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man Trust by Parfums Marco Serussi is a sweet amber and tobacco fragrance with a refreshing fruity opening. Built around a core of mandarin orange and crisp apple, the scent opens with a lively burst of citrus and fruit before settling into a warm, spicy heart. As the top notes recede, dark patchouli, warm amber, …

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Majalis by The Spirit of Dubai pairs roasted Arabic coffee, chewy dates, and smoky incense against a thick pop of strawberry and rose. Built for freezing winter evenings and formal cold-weather gatherings, this heavy Oriental composition wraps warm cardamom, honey, and dark agarwood around rich tobacco leaves.

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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, The Man Trust or Majalis?

Majalis takes 4 of 5 categories. The Man Trust is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose The Man Trust for a amber and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Man Trust or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, The Man Trust 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man Trust or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, The Man Trust 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Trust and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Olibanum and Tobacco.

Is The Man Trust or Majalis better for summer or winter?

The Man Trust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man Trust and Majalis?

The Man Trust has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber, Olibanum and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. Majalis has top notes of Incense, Strawberry, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Dates, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes and Myrhh.