Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Magnolia and Passion Fruit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,433 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Magnolia and Passion Fruit

Dermacol

4.502 votes

Rank #57,359 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Magnolia and Passion Fruit
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal3/4

Magnolia and Passion Fruit1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Magnolia and Passion Fruit
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

Magnolia and Passion FruitDermacol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagnolia and Passion FruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, aromatic 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

BergamotMagnoliaFreesiaCassisLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily of the ValleyPeachPeony

Base5-7 hrs

AmbergrisCedarwoodOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Musk and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Magnolia and Passion Fruit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,359

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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Dermacol Magnolia and Passion Fruit is a vibrant floral fruity Eau de Parfum built around crisp lemon, juicy peach, and sweet magnolia petals. The scent starts with an energetic burst of bergamot and tart cassis before revealing a soft heart of peony and lily of the valley. A base of cedarwood and clean musk keeps the…

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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 Magnolia and Passion Fruit?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Magnolia and Passion Fruit is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Magnolia and Passion Fruit for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Magnolia and Passion Fruit?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Magnolia and Passion Fruit 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Magnolia and Passion Fruit?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Magnolia and Passion Fruit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Magnolia and Passion Fruit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Musk and Cedarwood.

Is Ajyal or Magnolia and Passion Fruit better for summer or winter?

Magnolia and Passion Fruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Magnolia and Passion Fruit?

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. Magnolia and Passion Fruit has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Cassis, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peach and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Musk.