The Maj
House of MatriarchEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
The Maj vs. Smuggler's Soul
Is The Maj better than Smuggler's Soul?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverWoody NotesSandalwood
woodyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Maj and Smuggler's Soul?
| The Maj | Smuggler's Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christi Meshell | Mark Constantine, Simon Constantine |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Maj and Smuggler's Soul smell?
The Maj
Woody
Earthy
Tropical
Floral
Aromatic
Sweet
Smuggler's Soul
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Maj and Smuggler's Soul share?
Top
Petrichor
Lemongrass
Heart
PandanusEarthy NotesCadam attarKewda Attar
MarigoldRosewood
Base
VetiverWoody NotesSandalwoodMitti Attar
SandalwoodVetiverWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesSandalwoodCadam attar
SandalwoodWoody NotesRosewood
Green Notes
VetiverPandanus
Vetiver
Floral Notes
Kewda Attar
Marigold
Where they fit
When and where do The Maj and Smuggler's Soul work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Maj or Smuggler's Soul?
| The Maj | Smuggler's Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Maj and Smuggler's Soul?
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
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