Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Guava Sorbet

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 446 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #23,791 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Guava Sorbet

House of Brandt

3.80254 votes

Rank #33,560 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Ajyal7/7

Guava Sorbet0/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Ajyal
Versatility: Ajyal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ajyal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Guava SorbetHouse of Brandt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

30%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAjyalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

tropical84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top15-30 mins

GuavaPassionfruitGrapefruitMandarinBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

SugarOsmanthusJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Guava Sorbet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer100

Fall22

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men2

Unisex19

Women80

Casual 38%Party 26%Date 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,560

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

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…

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House of Brandt Guava Sorbet captures the sticky, sun-drenched joy of a frozen street dessert on a sweltering afternoon. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink guava flesh, tart passionfruit, and bright grapefruit juice that cuts through heavy humidity instantly. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a gentle…

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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 Guava Sorbet?

Ajyal takes 7 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Guava Sorbet is rated 3.80/5 from 254 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Guava Sorbet for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Guava Sorbet?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Guava Sorbet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Guava Sorbet?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Guava Sorbet 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Guava Sorbet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Ajyal or Guava Sorbet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Guava Sorbet?

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. Guava Sorbet has top notes of Guava, Passionfruit, Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Sugar, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.