Fragrance comparison

Habanera Red vs Ajyal

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Habanera Red

Aurora Scents

3.339 votes

Rank #60,322 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,169 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Habanera Red
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Habanera Red1/4

Ajyal3/4

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

Habanera RedAurora Scents

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

4.26/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

59%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value37

Category winnerHabanera RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPeruvian PepperCoffee

Heart

FlowersWhite MuskOrangeJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliCedarwood

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Jasmine, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,322

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAjyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habanera Red by Aurora Scents offers a vibrant mix of pear and coffee notes, balanced by white musk and warm cedarwood. This unisex woody floral musk scent settles into a sweet, fruity profile, making it a distinct choice for those who enjoy modern, versatile compositions. It works well for casual daytime wear when yo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Habanera Red or Ajyal?

Ajyal takes 3 of 4 categories. Habanera Red is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes; Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes. Choose Habanera Red for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Habanera Red or Ajyal?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Habanera Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habanera Red or Ajyal?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Habanera Red 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habanera Red and Ajyal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include White Musk, Jasmine, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Habanera Red or Ajyal better for summer or winter?

Habanera Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habanera Red and Ajyal?

Habanera Red has top notes of Pear, Peruvian Pepper and Coffee, heart notes of Flowers, White Musk, Orange and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedarwood. 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.