Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Cacti

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 520 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,591 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Cacti

Régime des Fleurs

3.91328 votes

Rank #4,632 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cacti
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

Cacti2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

CactiRégime des Fleurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

35%Love

40%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCactiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

green100%

aquatic91%

aromatic83%

fresh74%

fresh spicy65%

ozonic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Notes

Aloe VeraWatery NotesBlack TeaShisoCucumberHeliotropeMateJasmine SambacBergamotAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall18

Winter2

Day100

Night16

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men3

Unisex67

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,632

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews89

Category winnerCactiHigher 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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Cacti by Régime des Fleurs is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Cacti was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as unique, complex blend exceeding sum of its parts; serene, high-end spa and zen atmosphere; crisp…

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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 Cacti?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Cacti is rated 3.91/5 from 328 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cacti for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Cacti?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Cacti 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Cacti?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Cacti 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Cacti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Cacti better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Cacti?

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. Cacti features Aloe Vera, Watery Notes, Black Tea, Shiso and Cucumber.