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    Smuggler's Soul vs. The Maj

    Very similar
    The Maj by House of Matriarch bottle

    The Maj

    House of Matriarch
    Eau de Parfum2012
    New comparison

    Is Smuggler's Soul better than The Maj?

    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
    SandalwoodVetiverWoody Notes
    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 Smuggler's Soul and The Maj?

    Key facts: Smuggler's Soul vs. The Maj
    Smuggler's SoulThe Maj
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon ConstantineChristi Meshell
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    How do Smuggler's Soul and The Maj smell?

    Smuggler's Soul

    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Aromatic

    The Maj

    Woody
    Earthy
    Tropical
    Floral
    Aromatic
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Smuggler's Soul and The Maj share?

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Woody Notes
    SandalwoodWoody NotesRosewood
    Woody NotesSandalwoodCadam attar
    Green Notes
    Vetiver
    VetiverPandanus
    Floral Notes
    Marigold
    Kewda Attar

    Where they fit

    When and where do Smuggler's Soul and The Maj work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Smuggler's Soul or The Maj?

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

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    What do reviewers say about Smuggler's Soul and 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
    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

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    About Smuggler's Soul vs. The Maj.