Fragrance comparison

Alia Edition 2018 vs Sanaya Aqua

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alia Edition 2018

Swiss Arabian

3.258 votes

Rank #63,965 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Sanaya Aqua

Junaid Perfumes

4.001 votes

Rank #58,627 AquaticAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alia Edition 2018 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alia Edition 2018
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sanaya Aqua
Choose it for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alia Edition 20183/4

Sanaya Aqua1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alia Edition 2018
Sillage & projection: Alia Edition 2018
Value for money: Alia Edition 2018
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sanaya Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alia Edition 2018Swiss Arabian

Sanaya AquaJunaid Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlia Edition 2018

SillageAlia Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlia Edition 2018Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

musky92%

woody84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

aquatic100%

aromatic91%

lavender83%

marine74%

rose65%

fresh56%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonWatery Notes

Heart

Sweet NotesRoseHerbal Notes

Base

White MuskCedarAmberPatchouliVanilla

Top

Rose

Heart

Lavender

Base

Sea NotesWatery Notes

InformationalShared notesLavender, Watery Notes and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSanaya AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alia Edition 2018 opens with a crisp, refreshing mix of lavender and lemon, balanced by soft watery notes. This woody floral musk centers on a sweet, rose-tinged heart, eventually settling into a cozy base of white musk and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for someone who enjoys a clean, daily scent that bridges the …

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Sanaya Aqua by Junaid Perfumes is an aromatic aquatic scent for men that pairs a crisp rose opening with a sharp lavender heart. The dry down relies on sea and watery notes, creating a clean profile best suited for high-heat summer days or gym sessions. It offers a straightforward, cooling effect perfect for casual da…

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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, Alia Edition 2018 or Sanaya Aqua?

Alia Edition 2018 takes 3 of 4 categories. Alia Edition 2018 is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Sanaya Aqua is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alia Edition 2018 for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sanaya Aqua for a aquatic and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alia Edition 2018 or Sanaya Aqua?

Alia Edition 2018 lasts longest (Alia Edition 2018 85/100, Sanaya Aqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alia Edition 2018 or Sanaya Aqua?

Alia Edition 2018 projects furthest (Alia Edition 2018 79/100, Sanaya Aqua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alia Edition 2018 and Sanaya Aqua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Lavender, Watery Notes and Rose.

Is Alia Edition 2018 or Sanaya Aqua better for summer or winter?

Alia Edition 2018 suits daytime wear; Sanaya Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alia Edition 2018 and Sanaya Aqua?

Alia Edition 2018 has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Watery Notes, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Rose and Herbal Notes, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Sanaya Aqua has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sea Notes and Watery Notes.