Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Happy Splash

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,558 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Happy Splash

Clinique

3.4542 votes

Rank #61,822 CitrusFloral

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.
Happy Splash
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ajyal6/7

Happy Splash1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Happy Splash
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

Happy SplashClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

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

45%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage30

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHappy SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

floral86%

yellow floral72%

powdery58%

fresh spicy44%

aromatic30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

Notes

GrapefruitMimosaExotic floral notesBergamotMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Happy Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall25

Winter5

Day100

Night6

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,822

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…

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Happy Splash by Clinique is a bright, airy splash designed for effortless warm weather refreshment. It leads with a sharp, sparkling burst of grapefruit and bergamot, giving an instant jolt of clean citrus energy. As the tart opening softens, powdery mimosa and sunny magnolia bloom alongside exotic floral notes, addin…

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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 Happy Splash?

Ajyal takes 6 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Happy Splash is rated 3.45/5 from 42 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Happy Splash for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Happy Splash?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Happy Splash 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Happy Splash?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Happy Splash 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Happy Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Ajyal or Happy Splash better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Happy Splash?

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. Happy Splash features Grapefruit, Mimosa, Exotic floral notes, Bergamot and Magnolia.