Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Eisbach No. 5

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,560 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Eisbach No. 5

Lengling

3.3076 votes

Rank #20,889 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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.
Eisbach No. 5
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal6/7

Eisbach No. 51/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Ajyal
Versatility: Ajyal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eisbach No. 5

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Eisbach No. 5Lengling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 39%Had 15%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

17%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

29%Dislike

5%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAjyalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

herbal50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Notes

BergamotBasilLavenderMintGreen TeaGrapefruitMimosaCassis

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender. Durations are only published for Eisbach No. 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter10

Day100

Night33

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men27

Unisex68

Women5

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 11%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEisbach No. 5Higher 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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Lengling Eisbach No. 5 is an invigorating, herbal-forward citrus aromatic built around an electric contrast of tart grapefruit, spearmint, and bitter bergamot against a calming backdrop of steeped green tea and dry lavender. Spray it on and the chill is immediate. It captures the icy spray of Munich's famous Eisbach r…

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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 Eisbach No. 5?

Ajyal takes 6 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Eisbach No. 5 is rated 3.30/5 from 76 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eisbach No. 5 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Eisbach No. 5?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Eisbach No. 5 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Eisbach No. 5?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Eisbach No. 5 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Eisbach No. 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender.

Is Ajyal or Eisbach No. 5 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ajyal is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Eisbach No. 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Eisbach No. 5?

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. Eisbach No. 5 features Bergamot, Basil, Lavender, Mint and Green Tea.