Fragrance comparison

Alya vs Bosphorus Pearl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,908 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Bosphorus Pearl

Alghabra Parfums

3.95142 votes

Rank #8,939 RoseFloral

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.
Bosphorus Pearl
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alya3/4

Bosphorus Pearl1/4

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: Bosphorus Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

Bosphorus PearlAlghabra Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

3.95/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%

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

48%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine TeaCedar

Base

AmberWhite MuskDry Wood

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Amber, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer80

Fall88

Winter55

Day100

Night59

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,908

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBosphorus PearlHigher 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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Bosphorus Pearl by Alghabra Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Bosphorus Pearl was launched in 2019. Top notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea and Cedar; base notes are Amber, White Musk and Dry Wood.

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, Alya or Bosphorus Pearl?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Bosphorus Pearl is rated 3.95/5 from 142 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 Bosphorus Pearl for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alya or Bosphorus Pearl?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Bosphorus Pearl 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alya or Bosphorus Pearl?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Bosphorus Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and Bosphorus Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Amber, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Alya or Bosphorus Pearl better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alya and Bosphorus Pearl?

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. Bosphorus Pearl has top notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea and Cedar, a base of Amber, White Musk and Dry Wood.