Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Serpentine Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 292 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,043 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Serpentine Silver

Roberto Cavalli

3.80100 votes

Rank #15,327 FloralPowdery

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.
Serpentine Silver
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Ajyal5/7

Serpentine Silver2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Serpentine SilverRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 23%Had 39%Want 38%

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

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSerpentine SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Mango Blossom

Heart

Tiare FlowerMimosaBlack Pepper

Base

White MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and White Musk. 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–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSerpentine SilverHigher 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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Serpentine Silver is a light, airy floral aquatic for women, built around mango blossom and tropical tiare. It feels modern, clean, and transparent on the skin. This 2008 release serves as a bright, optimistic alternative to heavier evening scents. It is well-suited for warm spring days and casual summer wear when you…

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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 Serpentine Silver?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Serpentine Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 100 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Serpentine Silver for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Serpentine Silver?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Serpentine Silver 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Serpentine Silver?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Serpentine Silver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Serpentine Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and White Musk.

Is Ajyal or Serpentine Silver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serpentine Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Serpentine Silver?

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. Serpentine Silver has top notes of Mango Blossom, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Mimosa and Black Pepper, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood.