Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Magnific

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #23,945 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Magnific

Eudora

3.97197 votes

Rank #13,489 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Magnific
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

Magnific2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

MagnificEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 197 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

46%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMagnificBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Spun SugarPink PepperPearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Magnific, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men2

Unisex8

Women91

Work 31%Date 27%Casual 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,489

PerfumerChristian Bastard-Lafitte, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMagnificHigher 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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Eudora Magnific offers a fresh, modern spin on the traditional floral chypre. The fragrance opens with a playful swirl of spun sugar, juicy pear, and tangy bergamot, cut through by the sharp warmth of pink pepper. As the crisp fruit softens, a rich floral heart takes over, highlighting dewy rose, velvety magnolia, and…

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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 Magnific?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Magnific is rated 3.97/5 from 197 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Magnific for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Magnific?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Magnific 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Magnific?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Magnific 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Magnific smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Musk and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Magnific better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Magnific?

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. Magnific has top notes of Spun Sugar, Pink Pepper, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber.