Fragrance comparison

AlHayl vs Strawberry Shortcake

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

AlHayl

The Scent Library

4.003 votes

Rank #57,389 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Strawberry Shortcake

Marmol & Son

4.9111 votes

Rank #27,109 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

AlHayl
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Strawberry Shortcake
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

AlHayl2/4

Strawberry Shortcake2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: AlHayl
Sillage & projection: AlHayl
Value for money: Strawberry Shortcake
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strawberry Shortcake

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlHaylThe Scent Library

Strawberry ShortcakeMarmol & Son

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

4.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 11%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

91%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityAlHayl

SillageAlHayl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value61

Category winnerStrawberry ShortcakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

amber61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

amber72%

vanilla58%

woody44%

fresh30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesLemonPetitgrainCitrusesFruits

Heart

JasmineAppleLily of the ValleyFloral Notes

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmberMossAmberwood

Top15-30 mins

Mirabelle PlumAppleCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

SugarRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

AmberwoodVanillaCustard

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Citruses, Apple and Amberwood. Durations are only published for Strawberry Shortcake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex17

Women33

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 50%Work 19%Date 17%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,389

PerfumerSaeed AlNuaimi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStrawberry ShortcakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AlHayl by The Scent Library opens with a bright burst of lemon and petitgrain, quickly transitioning into a heart of fresh apple and jasmine. The base grounds the blend with warm sandalwood and earthy vetiver. It is an easy-wearing scent designed for daytime use in spring and fall, providing a clean yet woody option f…

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Strawberry Shortcake by Marmol & Son delivers an unpretentious, sugary fruit fragrance that immediately sparks fond memories of childhood bakeries. The first mist releases bright mirabelle plum and crisp apple, lifted by a quick squeeze of tart citrus. That initial sparkle softens within minutes into a sweet core of w…

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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, AlHayl or Strawberry Shortcake?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. AlHayl is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Strawberry Shortcake is rated 4.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose AlHayl for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Strawberry Shortcake for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, AlHayl or Strawberry Shortcake?

AlHayl lasts longest (AlHayl 73/100, Strawberry Shortcake 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AlHayl or Strawberry Shortcake?

AlHayl projects furthest (AlHayl 69/100, Strawberry Shortcake 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AlHayl and Strawberry Shortcake smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Citruses, Apple and Amberwood.

Is AlHayl or Strawberry Shortcake better for summer or winter?

AlHayl suits day or night wear; Strawberry Shortcake suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AlHayl and Strawberry Shortcake?

AlHayl has top notes of Red Berries, Lemon, Petitgrain and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple, Lily of the Valley and Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber and Moss. Strawberry Shortcake has top notes of Mirabelle Plum, Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Sugar and Red Berries, a base of Amberwood, Vanilla and Custard.