Fragrance comparison

Cherry Blossom vs Ajyal

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

Cherry Blossom

Dilís Parfum

4.0727 votes

Rank #46,729 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #25,918 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherry Blossom
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cherry Blossom3/7

Ajyal4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry BlossomDilís Parfum

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerAjyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

59%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

Category winnerCherry BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCherry BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

CherryBitter AlmondRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

Cherry BlossomHeliotropePistachio

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodTonkaMuskVanillaCedar

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom, Sandalwood, Tonka and Musk. Durations are only published for Cherry Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer62

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherry BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,729

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAjyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Blossom by Dilís Parfum is a sweet oriental floral fragrance centred on ripe cherry, bitter almond, and soft cherry blossom petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart fruit and nutty almond before shifting into a powdery heart of heliotrope, pistachio, and fresh rose. As it settles, warm vanilla, tonka, s…

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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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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, Cherry Blossom or Ajyal?

Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Blossom is rated 4.07/5 from 27 votes; Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes. Choose Cherry Blossom for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Blossom or Ajyal?

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

Which projects more, Cherry Blossom or Ajyal?

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

Do Cherry Blossom and Ajyal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom, Sandalwood, Tonka and Musk.

Is Cherry Blossom or Ajyal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry Blossom and Ajyal?

Cherry Blossom has top notes of Cherry, Bitter Almond and Rose, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Heliotrope and Pistachio, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka, Musk and Vanilla. 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.