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Maison Asrar Majesty Review UK: A Sparkling Grapefruit Scent With Real Polish
Majesty is a 2025 unisex Eau de Parfum by UAE fragrance house Maison Asrar: a citrus aromatic built on grapefruit, ginger, bergamot, orris, vetiver and ambergris.
Tygar has a reputation as the grapefruit fragrance that inspired a whole shelf of alternatives: bright, clean, a little loud, and priced like the gemstone it's named after. Majesty is Maison Asrar's take on that citrus-musk style, and one of the more considered ones. Shop Maison Asrar Legacy.
Key Takeaways
- Majesty is a 100ml Eau de Parfum released in 2025 by UAE fragrance house Maison Asrar, as part of its Royal Collection.
- It opens on grapefruit, ginger and bergamot, moves through jasmine, rose and orris, and dries down to musk, sandalwood, ambergris, vetiver, tonka and patchouli.
- Majesty shares grapefruit, ginger, musk, vetiver and patchouli with Bvlgari Tygar.
- At the time of writing, Fragrantica users rate Majesty 4.47 out of 5 from around 350 votes.
What Is Majesty by Maison Asrar?
Majesty is a 100ml Eau de Parfum from Maison Asrar's Royal Collection, released in 2025 and marketed for both women and men. Maison Asrar describes it as fresh yet commanding, with a luminous and enduring presence. The first half of that is spot on. The "enduring" part, we'll come back to.
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Citrus AromaticMajesty opens on grapefruit, ginger and bergamot, moves through jasmine, rose and orris, and settles on musk, sandalwood, ambergris, vetiver, tonka and patchouli. What sets it apart from the many grapefruit fragrances in this style is its floral heart. The orris adds a soft, powdery polish that makes it feel more tailored than a typical sporty citrus. It's a spring-and-summer daytime scent through and through, and one of the brightest bottles in our Maison Asrar collection.
TopGrapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot
HeartJasmine, Rose, Orris
BaseMusk, Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vetiver, Tonka, Patchouli
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What Does Majesty Smell Like?
In three words: sparkling, clean, grown-up. Here is how it unfolds.
The Opening: Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot
The first spray is juicy, slightly bitter grapefruit with a spark of ginger and a tart twist of bergamot. One Parfumo reviewer called it "a tart, mature citrus scent", and that's the key: this isn't a sugary, fizzy-drink grapefruit. Another picked up a faint sweetness underneath and likened it to strawberry lemonade. Up close, the first minute or two can feel sharp, so spray and give it a moment.
The Heart: Jasmine, Rose and Orris
As the citrus settles, jasmine, rose and orris come through softly. They never dominate. The orris adds a powdery, almost suede-like smoothness, and the florals round off the grapefruit's edges. This is the stage where Majesty feels most distinct from its sportier peers.
The Drydown: Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris
The base is clean musk, sandalwood and earthy vetiver. Ambergris adds a mineral, faintly salty warmth, and tonka and patchouli give it just enough depth. Reviewers describe the effect as freshly showered and grounded, and a faint grapefruit sparkle lingers throughout. It's fairly linear, which is exactly what you want from this style. For more bright, easy-wearing options, see our fresh Arabian perfumes.
Is Majesty Similar to Bvlgari Tygar?
Yes, closely. Tygar was created by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and launched by Bvlgari in 2016 as part of its Le Gemme collection. It is built around bursting grapefruit and a dense Ambroxan base, with ginger, ambrette, musk, vetiver and patchouli. Majesty shares five of those listed notes (grapefruit, ginger, musk, vetiver and patchouli), and its ambergris echoes Tygar's Ambroxan-led amber warmth. If you enjoy Tygar, you may well like Majesty.
What Do Reviewers Say?
Community sentiment is warm, with one clear caveat. At the time of writing, Fragrantica users rate Majesty 4.47 out of 5 from around 350 votes, a touch above Tygar's own score of roughly 4.44 from several thousand votes. One Fragrantica reviewer who had tried every Tygar variation called Majesty the best of them, and praised its potential for layering. Several Parfumo reviewers also compare it to Sospiro Vibrato, another grapefruit-forward niche fragrance.
Note-by-Note Comparison
| Note Category | Majesty | Bvlgari Tygar | Shared or Different |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Grapefruit, ginger, bergamot | Grapefruit | Shared (grapefruit) |
| Heart | Jasmine, rose, orris | Ginger, ambrette | Different |
| Base | Musk, sandalwood, ambergris, vetiver, tonka, patchouli | Ambroxan, musk, vetiver, patchouli | Largely shared |
| Overall Character | Bright grapefruit-musk with a soft floral polish | Bright grapefruit-musk with a dense Ambroxan drydown | Shared |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum | Shared |
| Launch Year | 2025 | 2016 | Different |
| UK Size and Price | Different |
Majesty vs Tygar: What's the Difference?
Close doesn't mean interchangeable. These are the differences that matter.
A Softer, Floral Heart
Tygar's heart is lean: ginger and ambrette, a musky seed note, keep everything sharp and energetic. Majesty moves its ginger to the top and adds jasmine, rose and orris, plus sandalwood and tonka in the base. The result is smoother, rounder and a touch sweeter, while Tygar stays crisper and more linear.
Concentration
Maison Asrar Majesty is an Eau de Parfum.
Price
With Tygar, you're paying for Bvlgari's Le Gemme craftsmanship, Jacques Cavallier's authorship and that sculpted black-and-gold bottle. With Majesty, you're paying for the smell, plus the occasional lunchtime top-up.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Majesty if you want the same sunny mood for daily wear and don't mind reapplying. If you'd like a grapefruit-led scent with a warmer amber finish, Maison Asrar Regent is also worth a look.
How Long Does Majesty Last?
Longevity varies with skin type, climate and how much you apply. Maison Asrar Majesty is an Eau de Parfum. See the customer reviews for real-world experiences.
Is Majesty Good for Summer?
Yes; this is its home ground. Sparkling grapefruit, ginger and bergamot feel crisp in warm weather, and the musky base never turns heavy or cloying in the heat. It suits office days, weekends, travel and holidays from late spring to early autumn, and it's a natural pick from our summer perfumes. In winter, it works as a fresh daytime option rather than a cold-evening one.
Is Majesty Unisex or Masculine?
Majesty is marketed as unisex, and Fragrantica lists it for women and men. Its citrus, ginger and vetiver give it a fresh, slightly masculine structure, and reviewers often describe it that way. The jasmine, rose and orris soften it enough that anyone who likes clean, bright scents can wear it comfortably. Tygar, by contrast, is marketed for men. For more crossover options, explore our unisex Arabian perfumes.
Is Majesty Worth Buying?
For anyone who loves grapefruit-and-musk freshness, yes, with one condition. Majesty is a polished, well-blended citrus aromatic that holds its own against fragrances costing several times as much, and its floral heart gives it a more refined feel than most alternatives in this style.
It suits you if you want a bright, office-friendly summer signature, love grapefruit, or have admired Tygar but can't justify the price. It may not suit you if For a fruitier, pear-led option from the same Royal Collection, read our Maison Asrar Legacy review.
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Still Deciding? Try the Scent Finder
If you're torn between bright citrus, fruity florals or something warmer, our Scent Finder narrows the whole range down to the two or three fragrances that actually match your taste.
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Common Questions
Maison Asrar Majesty FAQs
Is Majesty similar to Bvlgari Tygar?
Yes, closely in character. Maison Asrar Majesty shares Tygar's bright grapefruit opening, ginger spark and clean musk, vetiver and patchouli base, so the overall impression is very similar.
Majesty vs Tygar: what's the difference?
Tygar keeps things lean: grapefruit, ginger and ambrette over Ambroxan, musk, vetiver and patchouli. Majesty adds bergamot up top, a floral heart of jasmine, rose and orris, and sandalwood and tonka in the base, making it softer and slightly sweeter.
How long does Majesty last?
Longevity varies with skin type, climate and how much you apply. Maison Asrar Majesty is an Eau de Parfum. See the customer reviews for real-world experiences.
Is Majesty worth buying?
If you love grapefruit-and-musk freshness, yes. Majesty offers a polished, well-blended citrus aromatic often compared to a fragrance costing several times as much. As a warm-weather daily scent, it's strong value from Maison Asrar.
Is Majesty good for summer?
Yes, summer is where Majesty shines. Its sparkling grapefruit, ginger and bergamot feel crisp in the heat, and the clean musky base never turns heavy or cloying. It suits office days, weekends, travel and holidays from late spring to early autumn. In colder months, it works best as a fresh daytime option.
What does Majesty smell like?
Majesty opens with juicy, slightly bitter grapefruit, a spark of ginger and tart bergamot. A soft heart of jasmine, rose and powdery orris follows, before it dries down to clean musk, sandalwood, vetiver and ambergris. Reviewers describe the overall effect as freshly showered, modern and grounded, with a citrus sparkle throughout.
Is Majesty unisex or masculine?
Majesty is marketed as unisex, and Fragrantica lists it for women and men. Its citrus, ginger and vetiver structure leans fresh and slightly masculine, but the jasmine, rose and orris soften it enough to suit anyone who likes clean, bright scents. The reference fragrance, Bvlgari Tygar, is marketed as a men's fragrance.
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