Fragrance comparison

Woodissime vs Majalis

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 556 ratings analysed

Woodissime

Mugler

3.81288 votes

Rank #10,445 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #25,092 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Woodissime
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Woodissime2/7

Majalis5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WoodissimeMugler

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

32%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

288 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerMajalisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value24

Category winnerWoodissimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

oud84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FruitsAgarwood (Oud)OsmanthusSandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Woodissime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMajalisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,445

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoodissimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Woodissime pairs rich woods with tart, succulent stone fruit. Expect a vivid opening of osmanthus flower and sweet apricot flesh. That fruity burst settles fast. Within twenty minutes, a refined European agarwood surfaces alongside dry cedar chips and warm sandalwood. It avoids heavy barnyard funk entirely. Ins…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Woodissime or Majalis?

Majalis takes 5 of 7 categories. Woodissime is rated 3.81/5 from 288 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Woodissime for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Woodissime or Majalis?

Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Woodissime 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Woodissime or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, Woodissime 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Woodissime and Majalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Woodissime or Majalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Woodissime and Majalis?

Woodissime features Fruits, Agarwood (Oud), Osmanthus, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.