Fragrance comparison

Rio vs Ajoob

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rio

Nutrimetics

4.502 votes

Rank #55,758 FruityCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

Ajoob

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #69,247 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rio takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rio
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Ajoob
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rio2/3

Ajoob0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RioNutrimetics

AjoobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

woody80%

fresh70%

floral60%

powdery50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearSweet OrangeApple

Heart

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeach

Base

CaramelAmberMuskSandalwood

Top

StrawberryPineappleApplePear

Heart

FreesiaPeachRoseLily of the Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberwoodCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Freesia and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rio by Nutrimetics is a bright, cheerful floral fruity gourmand perfume that feels like sunshine in a bottle. It opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange, crisp apple, sweet orange, and juicy pear. As it settles, fresh freesia, soft lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and fuzzy peach bring a clean floral heart before…

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Ajoob by Nabeel delivers a bright splash of strawberry and sweet pineapple before settling into a warm caramel base. Designed for casual daytime wear, it brings a cheerful energy that sits close to the skin. It suits anyone looking for a playful fruity experience without heavy projection.

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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, Rio or Ajoob?

Rio takes 2 of 3 categories. Rio is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ajoob is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rio for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Ajoob for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rio or Ajoob?

They last about the same: Rio 40/100, Ajoob 40/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rio or Ajoob?

Rio projects furthest (Rio 42/100, Ajoob 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rio and Ajoob smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Freesia and Peach.

Is Rio or Ajoob better for summer or winter?

Ajoob suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rio and Ajoob?

Rio has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Sweet Orange and Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Ajoob has top notes of Strawberry, Pineapple, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Peach, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood, Caramel and Musk.