Ala vs Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 2 of 4 categories.
AlaChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Drowning in Amberlicious VanillaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ala1/4
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ala
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlaRegalienDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
1%Dislike
8%Hate
123 votes
67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrowning in Amberlicious Vanilla
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDrowning in Amberlicious VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCognacCorianderApricotWhiskey
Heart
HoneyTurkish RoseRosemaryGeranium
Base
LabdanumTonka BeanVanillaNatural MuskBenzoinAmber
Notes
Black CurrantTurkish RoseWhite OrchidPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumCardamomCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Turkish Rose, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,455
PerfumerKoray Sevinç
Launched—
Reviews34
Overall rank#59,643
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAlaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAla by Regalien is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Ala was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Koray Sevinç. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cognac, Coriander, Apricot and Whiskey; middle notes are Honey, Turkish Rose, Rosemary and Geranium; base notes are Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Natural M…
Reviews →Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla by The Dua Brand smells like stepping into a cozy lounge filled with spiced rum, sweet pipe tobacco, and warm vanilla. Right away, you get a sharp kick of fresh ginger and spicy cinnamon balanced by golden honey and dark rum. As it settles onto your skin, the fragrance turns into a cre…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ala or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla takes 2 of 4 categories. Ala is rated 4.09/5 from 211 votes; Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ala for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ala or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 100/100, Ala 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ala or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Projection is very close: Ala 75/100, Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla 75/100 for sillage.
Do Ala and Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.
Is Ala or Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla better for summer or winter?
Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ala and Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla?
Ala has top notes of Cinnamon, Cognac, Coriander and Apricot, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Natural Musk. Drowning in Amberlicious Vanilla features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, White Orchid, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.
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