Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Eau de Varens N° 3

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Varens N° 3

Ulric de Varens

3.8137 votes

Rank #35,198 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eau de Varens N° 3
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ajyal6/7

Eau de Varens N° 31/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Eau de Varens N° 3
Versatility: Ajyal
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

Eau de Varens N° 3Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 33%

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

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value72

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match61%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

LemonVerbenaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

MintAppleLavenderPalisander RosewoodBlack Pepper

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Lime and Apple. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer100

Fall15

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex89

Women11

Casual 48%Work 37%Date 8%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,198

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 first spray gives a sudden rush of cold energy. Tart green lime and acidic lemon dominate the air right away. Crushed lemon verbena follows closely, adding an herbal sharpness that cuts through muggy air. Within fifteen minutes, the sour edges soften. Crisp spearmint and clean lavender emerge to create an invigora…

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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 Eau de Varens N° 3?

Ajyal takes 6 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Eau de Varens N° 3 is rated 3.81/5 from 37 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Varens N° 3 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Eau de Varens N° 3?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Eau de Varens N° 3 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Eau de Varens N° 3 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Lime and Apple.

Is Ajyal or Eau de Varens N° 3 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Varens N° 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Eau de Varens N° 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Eau de Varens N° 3?

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. Eau de Varens N° 3 has top notes of Lemon, Verbena, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint, Apple, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.