Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Sweet Like Candy

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #23,744 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sweet Like Candy

Gulf Orchid

4.3027 votes

Rank #18,841 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Like Candy 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.
Sweet Like Candy
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal3/7

Sweet Like Candy4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Sweet Like CandyGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

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

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerSweet Like CandyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSweet Like CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

amber72%

powdery58%

rose44%

floral30%

Scent match21%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

Top15-30 mins

VanillaOrchidJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Creme BruleeTonka BeanRoseLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Brown sugarAmberSugarPatchouliMuskOud

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Amber and Brown sugar. Durations are only published for Sweet Like Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night68

Category winnerSweet Like CandyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Date 32%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSweet Like CandyHigher 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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Sweet Like Candy by Gulf Orchid delivers an unapologetic rush of spun sugar, creamy vanilla, and velvety orchid petals. The initial spray hits with a bright sugary burst before melting into rich crème brûlée and warm tonka bean. It smells like biting into warm caramel drizzled over sweet pastry. Do not overspray this.…

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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 Sweet Like Candy?

Sweet Like Candy takes 4 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Sweet Like Candy is rated 4.30/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sweet Like Candy for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Sweet Like Candy?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Sweet Like Candy 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Sweet Like Candy?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Sweet Like Candy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Sweet Like Candy smell similar?

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

Is Ajyal or Sweet Like Candy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Sweet Like Candy?

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. Sweet Like Candy has top notes of Vanilla, Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Tonka Bean, Rose and Leather, a base of Brown sugar, Amber, Sugar and Patchouli.