Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Sicilian Sunrise

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,083 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Sicilian Sunrise

And Other Stories

4.2190 votes

Rank #23,498 CitrusFruity

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sicilian Sunrise
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ajyal4/7

Sicilian Sunrise3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Sicilian SunriseAnd Other Stories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 55%Had 14%Want 31%

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

40%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerSicilian SunriseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSicilian SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

amber58%

aromatic44%

fresh30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top

LemonGingerRed CurrantAquatic notesGrapefruit

Heart

TangerinePetitgrainPearPineappleJasmine

Base

AmberMuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Jasmine and 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men2

Unisex47

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,498

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSicilian SunriseHigher 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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Sicilian Sunrise by And Other Stories delivers a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit and tangy lemon before settling into a soft, clean cedarwood and musk base. Designed by perfumer Jerome Epinette, it captures the breezy feel of a coastal morning. It is a light fragrance best suited for casual summer days and post-shower…

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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 Sicilian Sunrise?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Sicilian Sunrise is rated 4.21/5 from 90 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sicilian Sunrise for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Sicilian Sunrise?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Sicilian Sunrise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Sicilian Sunrise?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Sicilian Sunrise 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Sicilian Sunrise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Ajyal or Sicilian Sunrise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Sicilian Sunrise?

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. Sicilian Sunrise has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Red Currant and Aquatic notes, heart notes of Tangerine, Petitgrain, Pear and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedarwood.