Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Orlando

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,169 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Orlando

VeraLab

3.6425 votes

Rank #56,044 Soft SpicyCamphor

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.
Orlando
Choose it for a soft spicy and camphor character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

Orlando2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Orlando
Versatility: Orlando
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

OrlandoVeraLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

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

36%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value70

Category winnerOrlandoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

soft spicy100%

camphor92%

green84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both green, sweet 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

Top15-30 mins

CamphorMintLilacBlack PepperBergamotTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceImmortelleAmbergrisPatchouliJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Orlando, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall79

Winter86

Day100

Night85

Category winnerOrlandoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,044

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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Orlando by VeraLab is an unconventional unisex fragrance that balances medicinal chill with warm, earthy woods. It opens with an immediate flash of cool mint, brisk camphor, and peppery bergamot that quickly gives way to powdery lilac and creamy tuberose petals. As the initial herbal bite recedes, sweet licorice, savo…

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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 Orlando?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Orlando is rated 3.64/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Orlando for a soft spicy and camphor character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Orlando?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Orlando 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Orlando?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Orlando 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Orlando smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Ajyal or Orlando better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Orlando?

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. Orlando has top notes of Camphor, Mint, Lilac and Black Pepper, heart notes of Licorice, Immortelle, Ambergris and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.