Fragrance comparison

Alya vs Haifa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,941 White FloralWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Haifa

Nabeel

3.9628 votes

Rank #12,703 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Haifa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alya2/3

Haifa1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

HaifaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

3.96/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 56%

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

36%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber86%

oud72%

violet58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

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

Notes

Precious WoodsResinsAgarwood (Oud)VioletRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Violet. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,941

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerHaifaHigher 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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Haifa is a dense woody oud with resin, soft rose and violet, and an ambered trail that wears darker than the note list suggests. Reviews point to a smoky, slightly sweet tobacco-oud effect, with strong presence and impressive staying power. This suits someone who enjoys rich oriental oils, cooler weather, and a smooth…

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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 Haifa?

Alya takes 2 of 3 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Haifa is rated 3.96/5 from 28 votes. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Haifa for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alya or Haifa?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Haifa 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alya or Haifa?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Haifa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and Haifa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Violet.

Is Alya or Haifa better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear; Haifa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alya and Haifa?

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. Haifa features Precious Woods, Resins, Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Rose.