Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Clinique Happy Holiday

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,377 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Clinique Happy Holiday

Clinique

3.4641 votes

Rank #61,754 CitrusFresh Spicy

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.
Clinique Happy Holiday
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

Clinique Happy Holiday2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Clinique Happy Holiday
Versatility: Clinique Happy Holiday
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

Clinique Happy HolidayClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.46/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 27%Had 26%Want 47%

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

37%Like

2%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerClinique Happy HolidayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

white floral65%

aromatic48%

floral30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitLaurels

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orchid

Base4 to 8 hours

Tiare FlowerMagnoliaLily

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Clinique Happy Holiday, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer47

Fall53

Winter100

Day100

Night77

Category winnerClinique Happy HolidayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,754

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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Clinique Happy Holiday by Clinique takes the bright spirit of citrus and twists it into a bolder, deeper floral arrangement. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and bergamot, balanced immediately by the herbal snap of green laurels. As the citrus sparkle settles, an opulent orchid heart emerges, br…

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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 Clinique Happy Holiday?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Clinique Happy Holiday is rated 3.46/5 from 41 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Clinique Happy Holiday for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Clinique Happy Holiday?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Clinique Happy Holiday 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Clinique Happy Holiday?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Clinique Happy Holiday 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Clinique Happy Holiday smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Ajyal or Clinique Happy Holiday better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Clinique Happy Holiday?

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. Clinique Happy Holiday has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Laurels, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Tiare Flower, Magnolia and Lily.