Fragrance comparison

Alya vs His Sartorial

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #48,420 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

His Sartorial

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #42,969 WoodyWarm 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.
His Sartorial
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alya3/4

His Sartorial1/4

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: His Sartorial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

His SartorialThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

honey61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

Notes

Metallic notesLinden BlossomGurjan balsamBlack PepperWatery NotesViolet LeafWoody NotesWhite MuskPatchouliAldehydesLavenderCyclamen

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for His Sartorial, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,420

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHis SartorialHigher 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 →

His Sartorial by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum interpretation of a classic barbershop fougere built on crisp aromatics, leather, and warm resins. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, fresh ginger, and cool metallic notes that recall hot steam rising from freshly pressed fabric. As the opening settles, ar…

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 His Sartorial?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; His Sartorial is rated 4.50/5 from 2 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 His Sartorial for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alya or His Sartorial?

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

Which projects more, Alya or His Sartorial?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, His Sartorial 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and His Sartorial smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords.

Is Alya or His Sartorial better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alya and His Sartorial?

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. His Sartorial features Metallic notes, Linden Blossom, Gurjan balsam, Black Pepper and Watery Notes.