Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Patchouli Figue

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,067 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli Figue

Panouge

4.04217 votes

Rank #8,803 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Patchouli Figue
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ajyal4/7

Patchouli Figue3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Patchouli FiguePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

43%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPatchouli FigueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafPearRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig NectarJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Patchouli Figue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer37

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night76

Category winnerPatchouli FigueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

Casual 32%Date 30%Work 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,803

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPatchouli FigueHigher 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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Patchouli Figue balances crisp orchard greens with dark, comforting earthiness. Do not expect a simple sugar bomb. The opening snaps with tart rhubarb and green fig leaf before ripe pear softens the initial bite. Within thirty minutes, milky fig nectar and jasmine bloom across the skin, bridging the juicy top with a g…

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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 Patchouli Figue?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Patchouli Figue is rated 4.04/5 from 217 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Patchouli Figue for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Patchouli Figue?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Patchouli Figue 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Patchouli Figue?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Patchouli Figue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Patchouli Figue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Ajyal or Patchouli Figue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Patchouli Figue?

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. Patchouli Figue has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pear and Rhubarb, heart notes of Fig Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Cedar.