Fragrance comparison

XXV Marzo vs Majalis

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 350 ratings analysed

4 wins

XXV Marzo

Profumo di Firenze

4.2182 votes

Rank #10,911 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Majalis

The Spirit of Dubai

4.20268 votes

Rank #26,000 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XXV Marzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

XXV Marzo
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Majalis
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

XXV Marzo4/7

Majalis3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XXV MarzoProfumo di Firenze

MajalisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 40%Had 8%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

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

56%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerXXV MarzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMajalis

SillageMajalis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value24

Category winnerXXV MarzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

rose84%

oud77%

powdery69%

coffee61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseCoffeeSpices

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom

Heart

DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes

Base

TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter95

Day73

Night100

Spring69

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXXV MarzoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…

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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, XXV Marzo or Majalis?

XXV Marzo takes 4 of 7 categories. XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, XXV Marzo or Majalis?

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

Which projects more, XXV Marzo or Majalis?

Majalis projects furthest (Majalis 76/100, XXV Marzo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do XXV Marzo and Majalis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense.

Is XXV Marzo or Majalis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in XXV Marzo and Majalis?

XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.