DUBAI AJYAL

Dubai Ajyal is the fragrance signed by The Spirit of Dubai, the niche collection by Nabeel Perfumes dedicated to the many facets of the emirate. A unisex Eau de Parfum in 50 ml, it belongs to the line's First Generation. Inspired by the spirit of generations, Ajyal tells its ambition from the very first spray: an extremely rich and layered fruity-floral composition, designed to cross different eras without ever feeling dated.

The Fragrance

Ajyal was born as a tribute to the passage of time and the bond between generations: its declared inspiration is the Ghaf, the tree that symbolizes the Emirates, able to withstand the harshest desert by sinking its roots deep and to cross the decades while staying firm. From here comes the idea of a fragrance that never settles into a single impression, but keeps transforming, revealing face after face a personality that is always different and never predictable — a bridge between what has been, what is, and what will be.

How It Evolves on Skin

Ajyal opens with a juicy citrus burst: bergamot, grapefruit, lime and lemon intertwine with a hint of plum, pear and candied apple, for a fruity, lively opening. Green notes and an unusual petrichor nuance — the smell of rain on wet earth — support it, together with a touch of marine notes, mint, rhubarb and black pepper, lending freshness and an almost aquatic character to the opening. As the minutes pass, a vast floral heart unfolds: cherry blossom, osmanthus, carnation, mimosa, ylang ylang, jasmine sambac and common jasmine follow one another together with heliotrope, magnolia, freesia, lily of the valley and orchid, while lavender and immortelle add an aromatic nuance, and Indian sandalwood, amberwood and rose loukoum prepare the ground for the base. In the final phase, Ajyal grows warmer and sweeter: cedarwood, white musk and musk blend with patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla, amber and brown sugar, for a warm, soft and enveloping trail that accompanies the fragrance for a long time.

Who We Recommend Dubai Ajyal To

Ajyal is the right fragrance for anyone who loves complex compositions and isn't satisfied with a linear profile: with its structure of nearly forty notes, it keeps evolving on skin and offers different sensations at every hour of the day. It's a versatile choice across genders, suited to those looking for a fruity-floral that never slips into cloying sweetness, staying bright even as it warms up. Its unisex cut and sophisticated character make it ideal for anyone who loves the more elaborate, layered niche Arabian perfumes.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Ajyal is a perfume that asks for time to be truly appreciated: with such a rich structure, the first impression tells only a small part of the story, and it's as it evolves on the skin that it reveals its real value. We like that it doesn't choose to simplify itself to be more immediate — it's a perfume for those who want to take the time to discover it, not for those looking for an olfactory shortcut.

Similar Fragrances

• Southern Bloom (Goldfield & Banks) — shares with Ajyal a heart of jasmine sambac and ylang ylang over a base of musk and amber, in a more concentrated, less fruity version, for those who love the floral-amber side of the composition.
• Dahab Absolu (Kajal) — the same citrus-fruity opening (bergamot, grapefruit, apple) and a heart of jasmine, rose and lily of the valley over a base of musk and vanilla, in a more gourmand and less green-aquatic key than Ajyal.
• Tropylang (Salum) — shares the ylang ylang, the musk and a hint of marine notes, in a more tropical, less layered composition, for those seeking a more immediate fruity-floral.

FAQ

What is the Ajyal bottle like?
It is a gilded glass bottle, topped with a gold crown and wrapped in a yellow and blue sleeve.

What is the difference between Ajyal and Sama?
Both have osmanthus in the heart. Ajyal is a fresh fruity floral: citrus, pear, candied apple, petrichor and marine notes, then a very rich floral heart and a base of cedarwood, musks, vanilla and brown sugar. Sama is a warmer woody floral: apricot and passion fruit, then osmanthus and iris, and a base of oud, leather, labdanum and ambergris.

Is Ajyal a sweet fragrance?
The sweetness arrives in the base, with vanilla, tonka bean, brown sugar and amber, after a fresh opening of citrus, pear and candied apple and a floral heart with rose loukoum and sambac jasmine.

Product Information

Brand

The Spirit of Dubai

Name

Dubai Ajyal

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Fruity Floral

Launch year

2023

Made in

United Arab Emirates