Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Phoenix

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,591 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Phoenix

Maori Collection

3.8723 votes

Rank #39,929 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Phoenix
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ajyal4/5

Phoenix1/5

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

PhoenixMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

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

39%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match20%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaBulgarian RosePeonyBenzoinThymeMintLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 6 hours

CaramelVanillaBrown sugarMuskCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Lemon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Phoenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Phoenix by Maori Collection is a sweet floral fruity fragrance that merges bright citrus with a rich, dessert-like dry-down. It opens with an energetic burst of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and neroli, creating a vibrant, tangy start. Soon, the scent softens into a powdery floral heart of mimosa, Bulgarian rose…

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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 Phoenix?

Ajyal takes 4 of 5 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Phoenix for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Phoenix?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Phoenix 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Phoenix?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Phoenix 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Phoenix smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is Ajyal or Phoenix better for summer or winter?

Phoenix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Phoenix?

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. Phoenix has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Benzoin, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Musk.