Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs CK be

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,708 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #26,195 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

CK be

Calvin Klein

3.836,516 votes

Rank #29,174 GreenAromatic

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.
CK be
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

CK be2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: CK be
Versatility: CK be
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

CK beCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

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

24%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

6,516 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCK beBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, green 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotMintJuniperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Green GrassJasminePeachFreesiaMagnoliaOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmberVanillaOpoponax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Lavender and Jasmine. Durations are only published for CK be, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall53

Winter30

Day100

Night36

Category winnerCK beMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men44

Unisex54

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,174

PerfumerRené Morgenthaler

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…

Reviews →

CK be by Calvin Klein is a clean, understated calvin klein perfume created for daily casual wear. Released in 1996, it focuses on intimate freshness rather than room-filling power. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, mint, and aromatic lavender, evoking the crisp sensation of fresh laundry…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajyal or CK be?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or CK be?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or CK be?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and CK be smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Ajyal or CK be better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and CK be?

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. CK be has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Green Grass, Jasmine, Peach and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.