Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Epic

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 210 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #23,945 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

JAFRA

4.3918 votes

Rank #37,754 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Epic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ajyal4/5

Epic1/5

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

EpicJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 56%Had 32%Want 12%

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

39%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value83

Category winnerEpicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderMintIvyVerbenaBlack Pepper

Heart

LotusGeraniumPimento

Base

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Lavender and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring64

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,754

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 →

Epic by JAFRA is a classic aromatic-spicy masculine scent from 1997. It features a bright opening of grapefruit, mint, and verbena that settles into a reliable amber and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for men seeking a clean, versatile scent profile for warmer days or professional environments when a subtl…

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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 Epic?

Ajyal takes 4 of 5 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Epic is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Epic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Epic?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Epic 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Epic?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Epic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Ajyal or Epic better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Epic?

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. Epic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Ivy, heart notes of Lotus, Geranium and Pimento, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.