Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Divine Apple

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,848 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Divine Apple

The Dua Brand

3.805 votes

Rank #49,056 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Divine Apple
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal3/4

Divine Apple1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Divine Apple
Versatility: Not scored
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

Divine AppleThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 7%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDivine AppleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

musky90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

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

White MuskRhubarbLemonGreen MandarinVanillaFreesiaRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, White Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Divine Apple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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 →

The Dua Brand Divine Apple is a tart, punchy floral fruity scent built around sour rhubarb, crisp green mandarin, and clean white musk. Spray it on, and the sharp citrus hits your nose immediately before rounding out into a sweet apple candy brightness. A dewy bouquet of freesia and pale rose takes over the mid-phase …

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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 Divine Apple?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Divine Apple is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Divine Apple for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Divine Apple?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Divine Apple 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Divine Apple?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Divine Apple 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Divine Apple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, White Musk and Vanilla.

Is Ajyal or Divine Apple better for summer or winter?

Divine Apple suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Divine Apple?

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. Divine Apple features White Musk, Rhubarb, Lemon, Green Mandarin and Vanilla.