Fragrance comparison

Alya vs Aurica

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,941 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Aurica

Boadicea the Victorious

3.99149 votes

Rank #10,663 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aurica
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alya3/4

Aurica1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

AuricaBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

3.99/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value23

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

Top

PineappleCedar NeedlesMandarin OrangeYlang-Ylang

Heart

MarigoldCambodian OudJasmineRose

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaMossAmber

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine and Marigold. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall84

Winter61

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men32

Unisex41

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,941

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,663

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAuricaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alya by Nabeel is a rich oriental floral fragrance that wraps white florals in warm spices and deep woodiness. Rose, jasmine, and vanilla lead the scent, making it an excellent choice for cold winter evenings when you want a fragrance that hugs the skin and lingers for hours.

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Aurica opens with a sharp burst of juicy pineapple, bright mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles before settling into a warm floral heart of marigold, rose, and jasmine. Cambodian oud adds a grounded woody spine, while vanilla, vetiver, and heavy musk linger on the skin for hours. Built for cool spring days and chi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alya or Aurica?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Aurica is rated 3.99/5 from 149 votes. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aurica for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alya or Aurica?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Aurica 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alya or Aurica?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Aurica 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and Aurica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine and Marigold.

Is Alya or Aurica better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear; Aurica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alya and Aurica?

Alya has top notes of Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine and White Flowers, heart notes of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalowood, Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Vetiver. Aurica has top notes of Pineapple, Cedar Needles, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Marigold, Cambodian Oud, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.