Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Icarus

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,123 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Icarus

Trend Perfumes

3.333 votes

Rank #57,342 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Icarus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Icarus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ajyal1/4

Icarus3/4

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

IcarusTrend Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityIcarus

SillageIcarus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIcarusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

musky92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

LimeLemonGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGuaiac WoodElemi resin

Base

MuskTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Jasmine. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,342

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Icarus by Trend Perfumes hits the skin with an immediate blast of lime, lemon, and tart grapefruit. As the sharp citrus settles, elemi resin and smoky guaiac wood step forward, giving the bright opening a dark woody anchor. A subtle touch of jasmine brings a clean floral edge through the middle phase. In the dry-down…

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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 Icarus?

Icarus takes 3 of 4 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Icarus is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Icarus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Icarus?

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

Which projects more, Ajyal or Icarus?

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

Do Ajyal and Icarus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime and Jasmine.

Is Ajyal or Icarus better for summer or winter?

Icarus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Icarus?

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. Icarus has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Guaiac Wood and Elemi resin, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Amber.