Fragrance comparison

A Day in My Life vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Day in My Life

Mark Buxton · 2016

4.0581 votes

Rank #15,182 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #25,989 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day in My Life takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Day in My Life
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Day in My Life4/7

Ma' Alaina2/7

Ratings & consensus: A Day in My Life
Community sentiment: Ma' Alaina
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: A Day in My Life
Value for money: Ma' Alaina
Versatility: A Day in My Life
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Day in My Life

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day in My LifeMark Buxton

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 44%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerA Day in My LifeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

38%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageA Day in My Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

balsamic92%

rose84%

aromatic69%

amber61%

citrus46%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Rose OilPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseelemiLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliLabdanumSandalwood

Top

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, elemi and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for A Day in My Life, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer58

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerA Day in My LifeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex60

Women11

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,182

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2016

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Category winnerA Day in My LifeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day in My Life by Mark Buxton reshapes the classic rose profile into a sharp, resinous composition. The scent begins with a lively burst of mandarin orange, tart rose oil, and brisk pink pepper. This zesty opening introduces an energetic citrus and aromatic crispness. Soon, balsamic elemi resin and delicate lily-of-…

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Ma' Alaina by Nabeel brings a distinct profile to daytime spring wear. This fragrance matches casual linen shirts, opening with a crisp burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery violet heart and a dry sandalwood base. It avoids heavy gourmand sweetness, offering a clean woody option for warm afternoons.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Day in My Life or Ma' Alaina?

A Day in My Life takes 4 of 7 categories. A Day in My Life is rated 4.05/5 from 81 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose A Day in My Life for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day in My Life or Ma' Alaina?

They last about the same: A Day in My Life 66/100, Ma' Alaina 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A Day in My Life or Ma' Alaina?

A Day in My Life projects furthest (A Day in My Life 69/100, Ma' Alaina 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day in My Life and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, elemi and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is A Day in My Life or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. For winter, A Day in My Life is the stronger pick. A Day in My Life suits daytime wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day in My Life and Ma' Alaina?

A Day in My Life has top notes of Rose Oil, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, elemi and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Ma' Alaina has top notes of elemi, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Graperfuit, heart notes of Carnation, Violet, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood.