Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Moon Walk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,556 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Moon Walk

AromAtom

4.569 votes

Rank #40,175 PowderyMineral

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.
Moon Walk
Choose it for a powdery and mineral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal3/4

Moon Walk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Moon Walk
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

Moon WalkAromAtom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

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

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMoon WalkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

mineral86%

fresh spicy72%

iris58%

vanilla44%

amber30%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Mineral notesBlack Pepper

Heart

OrrisHeliotrope

Base

Powdery NotesAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk and Amber. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,175

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

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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AromAtom Moon Walk turns cool geology into skin scent. Created by perfumer Marina Barcenilla, it leads with sharp black pepper and flinty mineral notes that smell like cold crushed granite after rain. As the top notes settle, soft heliotrope and dry orris bring a chalky texture that softens the metallic edge. The base…

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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 Moon Walk?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Moon Walk is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Moon Walk for a powdery and mineral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Moon Walk?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Moon Walk 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Moon Walk?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Moon Walk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Moon Walk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Moon Walk better for summer or winter?

Moon Walk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Moon Walk?

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. Moon Walk has top notes of Mineral notes and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris and Heliotrope, a base of Powdery Notes, Amber and Musk.