Fragrance comparison

Alya vs Cruda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,411 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Cruda

Morph

4.23188 votes

Rank #5,500 CinnamonWarm Spicy

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.
Cruda
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Alya3/4

Cruda1/4

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: Cruda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

CrudaMorph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

4.23/ 5 · 188 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

39%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ 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%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

animalic56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

Top20-40 mins

AmbergrisDamask RoseWhite Flowers

Heart3-5 hrs

CinnamonVanilaPatchouli

Base8-12+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, White Flowers and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cruda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring28

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex52

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCrudaHigher 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.

Reviews →

Cruda by Morph is an unapologetically rich gourmand that smells like a freshly baked apple tart covered in grated cinnamon, melted vanilla, and dark amber syrup. The opening hits with a vivid splash of warm spice alongside Damask rose and a distinctive touch of salty ambergris that keeps the sweetness from feeling fla…

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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 Cruda?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cruda is rated 4.23/5 from 188 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 Cruda for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alya or Cruda?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Cruda 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alya or Cruda?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Cruda 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and Cruda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, White Flowers and Vetiver.

Is Alya or Cruda better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear; Cruda suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alya and Cruda?

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. Cruda has top notes of Ambergris, Damask Rose and White Flowers, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanila and Patchouli, a base of Cedarwood and Vetiver.