Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 vs Ajyal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 373 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

Marc Jacobs

3.83181 votes

Rank #15,136 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #24,385 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 20162/7

Ajyal5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ajyal
Community sentiment: Ajyal
Longevity: Ajyal
Sillage & projection: Ajyal
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016
Versatility: Ajyal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Marc Jacobs

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

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

18%Love

61%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

59%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

GinJuniperFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

Teak WoodMuskAmber

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAjyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex46

Women49

Casual 46%Work 32%Date 13%Party 9%

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,136

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#24,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 delivers an immediate burst of crisp bartlett pear and tangy lemon. You smell the alcohol flash for about sixty seconds. Then, a cool cocktail accord of iced gin and juniper berries takes over the heart. It feels bright, watery, and distinctly casual. Herbal freesia adds a dewy floral touc…

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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, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Ajyal?

Ajyal takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes; Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Ajyal?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Ajyal?

Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 and Ajyal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Musk and Amber.

Is Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 or Ajyal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ajyal is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 and Ajyal?

Marc Jacobs Pear Splash 2016 has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Freesia, a base of Teak Wood, Musk and Amber. 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.