Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Signature

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 415 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,181 CitrusAromatic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Signature

Celine Dion

3.62223 votes

Rank #13,396 FloralFruity

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.
Signature
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal5/7

Signature2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

SignatureCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 50%Had 50%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

15%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fruity and 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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaRed AppleGuava

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Signature, 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

Winter47

Day100

Night37

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,396

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerSignatureHigher 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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Signature opens with a crisp snap of red apple and guava. The fruit is tart. Velvety, honeyed mimosa immediately follows, softening the initial juicy punch with a fine, powdery yellow floral texture that feels distinctly sunny. Spray lightly at first. Magnolia petals, sheer rose, and clean jasmine soon build an airy 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 Signature?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Signature is rated 3.62/5 from 223 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Signature for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Signature?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Signature 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Signature?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Signature 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Signature smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

Is Ajyal or Signature better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Signature?

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. Signature has top notes of Mimosa, Red Apple and Guava, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber.