The Spirit of Dubai 2023 Edp

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Ajyal

The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Ajyal opens with Pepper, Mint, Pear, and Sea Water, settles into a heart of Freesia, Heliotrope, Amberwood, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Brown Sugar, and Vanilla. The Spirit of Dubai's Ajyal carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

Ajyal is a beast mode fruity-fresh scent that’s incredibly complex, shifting from juicy opening to warm, sweet drydown. It’s not for everyone, with its unique profile and powerful performance dividing opinions, but those who love it rave about its masterful blend.
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  • Energetic
  • Luxurious
  • Modern
  • Fresh
Ajyal Eau de Parfum bottle
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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 19%
Fruity 10%
Green 9%
Sweet 28%
Warm 11%
Woody 10%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 22%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Aromatic
82%
Green
78%
Fresh Spicy
68%
Fruity
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Sea Water 10% Grapefruit 9% Bergamot 8% Mint 8% Rain 8% Lemon 8% Lime 8% Apple 8% Green 7% Plum 7% Pear 7% Pepper 6% Rhubarb 6%

Heart Notes

Loukhoum 8% Amberwood 7% Lavender 7% Cherry Blossom 7% Jasmine 6% Carnation 6% Sandalwood 6% Mimosa 6% Lily Of The Valley 6% Magnolia 6% Orchid 6% Ylang-Ylang 6% Freesia 6% Immortelle 6% Osmanthus 6% Heliotrope 5%

Base Notes

Musk 16% Amber 15% Brown Sugar 14% Cedar 14% Vanilla 14% Patchouli 13% Tonka Bean 13%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This is a beast of a fragrance with massive projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for most office environments where subtlety is key. Its complex, attention-grabbing profile and fresh-sweet nature make it perfect for dates and casual outings, and its luxurious feel allows it to dress up for certain formal events, though perhaps not the most traditional. It's too heavy for active sport.

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About

A complex sensory journey, Ajyal bursts open with a vibrant medley of zesty citrus-grapefruit, lemon, lime-juicy fruits like apple, plum, and pear, underpinned by a fresh, green, and aquatic rain-like accord. The heart reveals a rich blend of florals, from delicate cherry blossom and jasmine to heady ylang-ylang, softened by a sweet loukhoum note. Finally, it settles into a warm, inviting base of amber, vanilla, cedar, and brown sugar, making for an intoxicating and ever-evolving fragrance.

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