Fragrance comparison

Raees Aurum vs Ajyal

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

Raees Aurum

Arabiyat Prestige

5.002 votes

Rank #19,111 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.26192 votes

Rank #23,747 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Raees Aurum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ajyal
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Raees Aurum2/4

Ajyal2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raees AurumArabiyat Prestige

AjyalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAjyal

SillageAjyal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value37

Category winnerRaees AurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearGingerOrangeLemon

Heart

CedarwoodAmberMelonJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinMusk

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple

Heart

LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood

Base

White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cedarwood, Amber and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,111

PerfumerMustafa Firoz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaees AurumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raees Aurum is a fruity amber scent with a bright, easy opening of pear, citrus and ginger, then settles into a smoother mix of amber, cedarwood and soft jasmine. The dry-down looks aimed at comfort, with vanilla, musk, sandalwood and benzoin giving it a creamy, gently sweet finish. It reads like a modern masculine re…

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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, Raees Aurum or Ajyal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Raees Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes. Choose Raees Aurum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Raees Aurum or Ajyal?

Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Raees Aurum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raees Aurum or Ajyal?

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

Do Raees Aurum and Ajyal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cedarwood, Amber and Jasmine.

Is Raees Aurum or Ajyal better for summer or winter?

Raees Aurum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raees Aurum and Ajyal?

Raees Aurum has top notes of Pear, Ginger, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cedarwood, Amber, Melon and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. 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.