Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Enchant

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #26,195 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Enchant

Marks & Spencer

3.9626 votes

Rank #39,326 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 5 of 6 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Enchant
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/6

Enchant1/6

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Enchant
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Not scored
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

EnchantMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 60%

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

19%Love

69%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerEnchantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

floral80%

woody70%

amber60%

aquatic50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pearblack fig

Heart1 to 2 hours

HibiscusFreesiaMimosa

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Enchant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night14

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Enchant by Marks & Spencer is an easygoing floral fruity eau de toilette built around soft orchard fruit and delicate blossoms. It opens with the crisp sweetness of ripe pear combined with the deeper, slightly tart richness of black fig. As the first spray settles, a light bouquet of mimosa, freesia, and hibiscus emer…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajyal or Enchant?

Ajyal takes 5 of 6 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Enchant is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Enchant for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Enchant?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Enchant 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Enchant?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Enchant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Enchant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Enchant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Enchant?

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. Enchant has top notes of Pear and black fig, heart notes of Hibiscus, Freesia and Mimosa, a base of Amber and Sandalwood.