The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal: released in 2023, citrus, green and aromatic, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal dupe we found is French Avenue Safari Breeze — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $705 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Avenue Safari Breeze | 84% | about $45 (−94%) | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Vertus Narcos'is | 73% | about $190 (−73%) | 7h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Sospiro Perfumes Erba Pura Magica | 71% | about $195 (−72%) | 9h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Xerjoff Erba Gold | 70% | about $280 (−60%) | 8h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Thera Cosméticos Bright Energy | 79% | about $65 (−91%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
Captures the bright, citrus-forward aquatic energy of Ajyal with a refreshing, breezy profile that feels remarkably similar on the skin.
It shares its citrus, green and fruity accords with The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 799 community ratings.
Leans into a similar fruity and sweet intensity, evoking the complex, layered sweetness that defines the base of Ajyal.
It shares its fruity, aromatic and sweet accords with The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal, opens on Rhubarb too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 2,316 community ratings.
Presents a bold, fruity-musky profile that echoes the sweet, long-lasting base notes found in the reference scent.
It shares its fruity, citrus and sweet accords with The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 625 community ratings.
Features a bright, citrus-heavy opening that transitions into a sweet, musky dry-down reminiscent of the overall vibe of Ajyal.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 3,645 community ratings.
Offers a vibrant, fruity-citrus blend that mirrors the uplifting and aromatic character found in the opening of Ajyal.
It shares its fruity, aromatic and citrus accords with The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal, opens on Lemon and Plum too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 35 community ratings.
French Avenue Safari Breeze, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal.
Sospiro Perfumes Erba Pura Magica, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal.
French Avenue Safari Breeze, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal itself sells from €255 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Safari Breeze saves you about $965 a year against The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Sospiro Perfumes Erba Pura Magica (8.7h) — 1 of 5.
The Spirit of Dubai Ajyal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.