Fragrance comparison

Alif Dhahab vs Rosa Sublime

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

Alif Dhahab

Orientica

4.006 votes

Rank #53,222 FloralWarm Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

Rosa Sublime

Granado

4.05228 votes

Rank #11,552 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Alif Dhahab
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Alif Dhahab2/4

Rosa Sublime2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alif Dhahab
Sillage & projection: Rosa Sublime
Value for money: Alif Dhahab
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosa Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alif DhahabOrientica

Rosa SublimeGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

4.05/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

51%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlif Dhahab

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlif DhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseGeraniumDavanaBergamotOrange

Heart

ClovesSaffronCedarJasmineOrchidSandalwood

Base

Floral NotesMuskAmberCashmere WoodFruits

Top

NutmegCassisDavana

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SaffronAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Davana and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,552

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRosa SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alif Dhahab by Orientica brings a vibrant burst of orange and davana that settles into a warm, spicy cloud of saffron and rose. This perfume behaves beautifully in crisp autumn weather. It is a solid choice for casual daytime gatherings where you want a cozy, floral presence that hugs the skin without overwhelming the…

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Rosa Sublime by Granado opens with prickly nutmeg, sharp cassis, and bittersweet davana. Quentin Bisch builds a heavy heart of rich rose and crisp geranium before grounding the composition in dark saffron, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood. It cuts through chilly winter air with a spicy, woody rose profile that stays …

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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, Alif Dhahab or Rosa Sublime?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alif Dhahab is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Rosa Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 228 votes. Choose Alif Dhahab for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rosa Sublime for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alif Dhahab or Rosa Sublime?

Alif Dhahab lasts longest (Alif Dhahab 80/100, Rosa Sublime 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alif Dhahab or Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 65/100, Alif Dhahab 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alif Dhahab and Rosa Sublime smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Davana and Saffron.

Is Alif Dhahab or Rosa Sublime better for summer or winter?

Alif Dhahab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alif Dhahab and Rosa Sublime?

Alif Dhahab has top notes of Rose, Geranium, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Saffron, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Floral Notes, Musk, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Rosa Sublime has top notes of Nutmeg, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.