Ajmal Desert Sunset vs Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

At a glance

Ajmal Desert Sunset costs £18 and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico costs £88.72, so Ajmal Desert Sunset is £70.72 cheaper. They share 9 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (75%). Ajmal Desert Sunset is EDP and listed as unisex, while Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico is Parfum and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

Ajmal Desert Sunset

Desert Sunset by Ajmal is a rich oriental vanilla gourmand that captures the luxurious DNA of Parfums de Marly Althair through a spiced opening, a creamy vanilla heart, and a smooth praline tonka amber base.

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

Goal Mexico is a unisex Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around bergamot, cinnamon, cardamom and orange blossom over bourbon vanilla and elemi before praline, candied almond, tonka bean, guaiac wood, ambroxan and musk form the base. It belongs to the Goal Series FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition, Jo Milano's football nation themed collection, and the Atlas maps Goal Mexico to Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

Ajmal Desert Sunset, dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrJo Milano Paris Goal Mexico, dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Ajmal Desert SunsetJo Milano Paris Goal Mexico
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.5/10
Projection8.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£18£88.72
ConcentrationEDPParfum
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly AlthaïrParfums de Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ajmal Desert Sunset

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Candied Almond
  • Tonka Bean
  • Ambroxan

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Elemi

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Candied Almond
  • Tonka Bean
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Ambroxan
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Orange Blossom
  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Elemi
  • Praline
  • Candied Almond
  • Tonka Bean
  • Ambroxan

9 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico lists Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Musk that Ajmal Desert Sunset does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Aromatic
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand, Cinnamon and Nutty. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Floral, Smoky, Resinous and Oriental. Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico also lists Citrus, Aromatic and Spicy.

Vibes

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Sweet
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Seductive, Warm, Modern, Gourmand and Luxurious. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Oriental and Compliment. Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico also lists Elegant and Cosy.

Occasions

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather
  • Cosy

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife and Cold weather. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Social. Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico also lists Cosy.

Performance

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

  • Long lasting
  • Strong projection

Both share Strong projection and Long lasting. Ajmal Desert Sunset also lists Subtle.

Style lane

Ajmal Desert Sunset

  • Vanilla gourmand

Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

  • Vanilla gourmand

Both share Vanilla gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Desert Sunset (£18)

Ajmal Desert Sunset leads on projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Desert Sunset has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico?

Ajmal Desert Sunset costs £18 and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico costs £88.72, so Ajmal Desert Sunset is £70.72 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico 7.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico 8.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

Which is better value, Ajmal Desert Sunset or Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Desert Sunset 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico 8.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Desert Sunset rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Desert Sunset and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico share?

They share 9 notes: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi, Praline, Candied Almond, Tonka Bean and Ambroxan.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Desert Sunset and Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico?

Ajmal Desert Sunset is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife and Cold weather. Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Nightlife, Cold weather and Cosy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Ajmal Desert Sunset
  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Jo Milano Paris Goal Mexico

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