Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Apple Blossom

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 412 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,377 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Apple Blossom

Clean

3.85220 votes

Rank #39,218 FreshFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Apple Blossom
Choose it for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal6/7

Apple Blossom1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Apple Blossom
Versatility: Ajyal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ajyal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Apple BlossomClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

Category winnerAjyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

27%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value60

Category winnerApple BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fresh100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aquatic77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus, green and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

ApplePearGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

FreesiaJasminePeony

Base2 to 4 hours

Watery NotesMuskOrcanox™Amberwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Amberwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Apple Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night11

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men3

Unisex19

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAjyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajyal opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, tart rhubarb, and cold petrichor notes. As the bright citrus top calms, sweet plum and lavender merge with a salty marine accord. The base settles into warm cedarwood, brown sugar, and clean musk, creating a dense fragrance suited for humid spring afternoons and hot…

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Apple Blossom by Clean centers on crisp orchard fruit and watery florals designed for easy daytime wearing. The scent opens with tart green apple, juicy pear, and a bright splash of grapefruit that immediately feels like stepping out of a cool shower. As the initial mist settles, dewy peony, freesia, and jasmine bring…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajyal or Apple Blossom?

Ajyal takes 6 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Apple Blossom is rated 3.85/5 from 220 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Apple Blossom for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Apple Blossom?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Apple Blossom 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Apple Blossom?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Apple Blossom 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Apple Blossom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Amberwood and Jasmine.

Is Ajyal or Apple Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ajyal is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Apple Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Apple Blossom?

Ajyal has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Loukhoum, Amberwood, Lavender and Cherry Blossom, a base of White Musk, Musk, Amber and Brown sugar. Apple Blossom has top notes of Apple, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Watery Notes, Musk, Orcanox™ and Amberwood.