Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Travis

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,106 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Travis

Pocket Parfum

3.805 votes

Rank #47,789 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Travis
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ajyal3/4

Travis1/4

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

TravisPocket Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

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

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTravisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

amber90%

powdery80%

sweet70%

warm spicy60%

balsamic50%

Scent match14%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

Top

PearHeliotropeBergamot

Heart

VanillaBenzoinSandal

Base

TonkaMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka. 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–

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,789

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Travis opens with a surprisingly crisp hit of juicy pear and bright bergamot before settling into a soft, powdery heliotrope. The initial fruitiness softens within fifteen minutes, letting sweet vanilla and creamy benzoin take center stage. As it warms on the skin, a steady base of tonka bean and subtle sandalwood giv…

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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 Travis?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Travis is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Travis for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Travis?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Travis 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Travis?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Travis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Travis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka.

Is Ajyal or Travis better for summer or winter?

Travis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ajyal and Travis?

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. Travis has top notes of Pear, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandal, a base of Tonka, Musk and Incense.