Fragrance comparison

Alya vs Liu Jo Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,941 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Liu Jo Gold

Liu Jo

3.71187 votes

Rank #16,161 SweetVanilla

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.
Liu Jo Gold
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Alya3/4

Liu Jo Gold1/4

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: Liu Jo Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

Liu Jo GoldLiu Jo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

3.71/ 5 · 187 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

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

23%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

187 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

oud84%

leather77%

lactonic69%

rose61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Damask RosePearSorbetBergamot

Heart

PralineAgarwood (Oud)Leather

Base

VanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot and Musk. 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

Spring25

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men4

Unisex20

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,941

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLiu Jo GoldHigher 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 →

Liu Jo Gold opens with a bright splash of bergamot and chilled pear sorbet before settling into a warm heart of sweet praline, dark leather, and agarwood. Soft Damask rose cuts through the heavy gourmand base, while vanilla and patchouli anchor the dry down. It fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark gour…

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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 Liu Jo Gold?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Liu Jo Gold is rated 3.71/5 from 187 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 Liu Jo Gold for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alya or Liu Jo Gold?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Liu Jo Gold 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alya or Liu Jo Gold?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Liu Jo Gold 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and Liu Jo Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Alya or Liu Jo Gold better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alya and Liu Jo Gold?

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. Liu Jo Gold has top notes of Damask Rose, Pear, Sorbet and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.