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    The Maj vs. Smuggler's Soul

    The Maj by House of Matriarch bottle

    The Maj

    House of Matriarch
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Maj vs. Smuggler's Soul
    The MajSmuggler's Soul
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20122014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristi MeshellMark Constantine, Simon Constantine
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Maj

    Woody
    Earthy
    Tropical
    Floral
    Aromatic
    Sweet

    Smuggler's Soul

    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Petrichor
    Lemongrass
    Heart
    PandanusEarthy NotesCadam attarKewda Attar
    MarigoldRosewood
    Base
    VetiverWoody NotesSandalwoodMitti Attar
    SandalwoodVetiverWoody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Maj vs. Smuggler's Soul
    The MajSmuggler's Soul
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This isn't a fragrance that eases you in gently. The earthy dampness hits immediately, wet ground and mineral richness, and some people stop there. They shouldn't.The Maj
    Not a polished fragrance. Not trying to be. Vetiver and lemongrass open rough, then sandalwood takes over and makes it worth the wait. That's the trade, honesty over ease.Smuggler's Soul