What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is orange and petitgrain. The heart brings cedar and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into woody notes and powdery notes. Overall it smells woody and powdery.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Majeste notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Vertus Majeste EDP in detail
Majeste EDP comes from Vertus. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €276. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex has more depth.
More from Vertus
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Monarch, Narcos'Is and Bengal.
Majeste longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Maison Margiela Replica Whispers In The Library. Base notes like woody notes and powdery notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Majeste
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like cedar and woody notes. Less obvious notes include bergamot, patchouli and animal notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.43 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum.
Majeste dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (7 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (7 shared notes), Maison Margiela Replica Whispers In The Library (6 shared notes) and Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Maison Margiela Replica Whispers In The Library starts from €116.
Questions people ask
When did Majeste come out?
It came out in 2017.
Is Majeste unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for it?
Winter.