Vetiver Moderno vs Majalis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Majalis takes 3 of 5 categories.
Vetiver ModernoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MajalisChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vetiver Moderno2/5
Majalis3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vetiver Moderno
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Majalis
- Sillage & projection
- Majalis
- Value for money
- Vetiver Moderno
- 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 ModernoProfumi del ForteMajalisThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
4.20/ 5 · 268 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerVetiver ModernoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
20 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
Category winners
LongevityMajalis
SillageMajalis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVetiver ModernoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
floral69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitLemonStrawberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris
Top
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night20
Spring69
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,668
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#25,973
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMajalisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, an…
Reviews →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.
Reviews →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 Moderno or Majalis?
Majalis takes 3 of 5 categories. Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Vetiver Moderno or Majalis?
Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Vetiver Moderno 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vetiver Moderno or Majalis?
Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vetiver Moderno and Majalis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Rose and Vetiver.
Is Vetiver Moderno or Majalis better for summer or winter?
Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vetiver Moderno and Majalis?
Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris. 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.
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