Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs The Trophy

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #26,340 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

The Trophy

Make Up Store

3.002 votes

Rank #71,660 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Trophy
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ajyal3/3

The Trophy0/3

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

The TrophyMake Up Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeGrapefruitFreesia

Heart2 to 3 hours

GuavaGeraniumPeony

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanPlumCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Lime. Durations are only published for The Trophy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Trophy by Make Up Store is a bright oriental floral fragrance built on a lively contrast of tart fruit, soft petals, and smooth woods. It opens with an energetic splash of lime, bittersweet grapefruit, and airy freesia. That brisk introduction gives way to a lush heart of sweet guava, rosy geranium, and peony, add…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ajyal or The Trophy?

Ajyal takes 3 of 3 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; The Trophy is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Trophy for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or The Trophy?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, The Trophy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or The Trophy?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, The Trophy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and The Trophy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Lime.

Is Ajyal or The Trophy better for summer or winter?

The Trophy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and The Trophy?

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. The Trophy has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Freesia, heart notes of Guava, Geranium and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum and Cedar.