Fragrance comparison

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil vs Majalis

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 292 ratings analysed

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.2524 votes

Rank #35,041 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,767 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 5 of 5 categories.

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil0/5

Majalis5/5

Ratings & consensus: Majalis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majalis
Sillage & projection: Majalis
Value for money: Majalis
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

Vetiver 46 Perfume OilLe Labo

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

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

54%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value24

Category winnerMajalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

warm spicy53%

citrus42%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotBlack PepperCloves

Heart3 to 5 hours

VetiverOlibanumCedarLabdanum

Base4 to 7 hours

Guaiac WoodAmberVanila

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesCloves, Vetiver, Olibanum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,041

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil by Le Labo delivers a quiet, resinous interpretation of vetiver suspended in a nourishing oil base. The scent begins with a gentle brush of bergamot sharpened by black pepper and warm cloves. As the oil warms against your pulse points, it bypasses the piercing brightness of alcohol sprays, easin…

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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, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or Majalis?

Majalis takes 5 of 5 categories. Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, 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, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Vetiver, Olibanum and Labdanum.

Is Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil or Majalis better for summer or winter?

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil and Majalis?

Vetiver 46 Perfume Oil has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves, heart notes of Vetiver, Olibanum, Cedar and Labdanum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber and Vanila. 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.