Fragrance comparison

Ajyal vs Verbena Infusion

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,318 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Verbena Infusion

Laura Mercier

4.1163 votes

Rank #23,793 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verbena Infusion 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.
Verbena Infusion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ajyal3/7

Verbena Infusion4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Verbena InfusionLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

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

51%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerVerbena InfusionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value64

Category winnerVerbena InfusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

green77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

floral42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

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

GrapefruitMintBlack Currant

Heart

VerbenaMagnoliaRose

Base

CedarPlumWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Mint. 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

Summer95

Fall37

Winter5

Day100

Night20

Category winnerVerbena InfusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,318

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVerbena InfusionHigher 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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Verbena Infusion by Laura Mercier is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for summer days. It opens with zesty grapefruit and cooling mint, settling into a crisp green heart of verbena, magnolia, and rose. The base adds a grounding touch of cedar and plum, creating a refreshing, luminous scent that feels like a…

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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 Verbena Infusion?

Verbena Infusion takes 4 of 7 categories. Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes; Verbena Infusion is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Verbena Infusion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ajyal or Verbena Infusion?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Verbena Infusion 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ajyal or Verbena Infusion?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Verbena Infusion 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ajyal and Verbena Infusion smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Mint.

Is Ajyal or Verbena Infusion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ajyal and Verbena Infusion?

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. Verbena Infusion has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Verbena, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Cedar, Plum and White Amber.