Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Dua’s Fantasy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,530 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Dua’s Fantasy

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #39,046 FloralFresh

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.
Dua’s Fantasy
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal3/4

Dua’s Fantasy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Dua’s Fantasy
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

Dua’s FantasyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 47%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDua’s FantasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fresh77%

fruity53%

cherry30%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Cherry BlossomHeliotropeWhite MuskPink PeonyRaspberryVanillaFreesiaPralinePeachSugarPearLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Cherry Blossom, White Musk and Vanilla. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,046

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…

Reviews →

Dua’s Fantasy by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Dua’s Fantasy was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

Reviews →

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 Dua’s Fantasy?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Dua’s Fantasy is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dua’s Fantasy for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Dua’s Fantasy?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Dua’s Fantasy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Dua’s Fantasy?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Dua’s Fantasy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Dua’s Fantasy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Cherry Blossom, White Musk and Vanilla.

Is Ajyal or Dua’s Fantasy better for summer or winter?

Dua’s Fantasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Dua’s Fantasy?

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. Dua’s Fantasy features Cherry Blossom, Heliotrope, White Musk, Pink Peony and Raspberry.