Albert Nipon vs Ma' Alaina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Albert Nipon takes 5 of 7 categories.
Albert NiponChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ma' AlainaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Albert Nipon5/7
Ma' Alaina2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Albert Nipon
- Community sentiment
- Albert Nipon
- Longevity
- Albert Nipon
- Sillage & projection
- Albert Nipon
- Value for money
- Ma' Alaina
- Versatility
- Ma' Alaina
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Albert Nipon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Albert NiponAlbert NiponMa' AlainaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%
Category winnerAlbert NiponRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
43%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
103 votes
38%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerAlbert NiponMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlbert Nipon
SillageAlbert Nipon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMa' AlainaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
mossy77%
rose69%
musky61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
warm spicy46%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, floral and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Citruses
Heart
SpicesCarnationRoseJasmine
Base
oak mossWoodsy NotesMusk
Top
elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose
Heart
CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer38
Fall100
Winter96
Day76
Night100
Spring100
Summer71
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night48
Category winnerMa' AlainaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#27,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2022
Reviews2
Category winnerAlbert NiponHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlbert Nipon is a classic 1980s style woody spicy floral, bright citrus up top, then a clove-like carnation and rose heart warmed by spices. The dry-down turns mossy and musky, with a softly powdery finish that can feel tailored and vintage. If you enjoy warm spicy, woody perfumes with an oakmoss base and a confident…
Reviews →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.
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, Albert Nipon or Ma' Alaina?
Albert Nipon takes 5 of 7 categories. Albert Nipon is rated 4.15/5 from 103 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Albert Nipon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Albert Nipon or Ma' Alaina?
Albert Nipon lasts longest (Albert Nipon 75/100, Ma' Alaina 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Albert Nipon or Ma' Alaina?
Albert Nipon projects furthest (Albert Nipon 71/100, Ma' Alaina 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Albert Nipon and Ma' Alaina smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Albert Nipon or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. For winter, Albert Nipon is the stronger pick. Albert Nipon suits evening wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Albert Nipon and Ma' Alaina?
Albert Nipon has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Musk. 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.
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