Fragrance comparison

Alya vs London Ruby

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,941 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

London Ruby

Signature Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #70,672 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
London Ruby
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character.

Alya2/2

London Ruby0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlyaNabeel

London RubySignature Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageNo data

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%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match26%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

Top

Spicy NotesSaffron

Heart

RosePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Vanilla, Amber and Spicy Notes. 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

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#70,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlyaHigher 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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London Ruby leans into a rich rose and saffron profile, wrapped in warm amber, vanilla, patchouli, and oud. It reads like a dressed-up oriental floral with a soft powdery edge rather than a sharp woody oud. This looks best suited to evening wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys sweet-spiced rose fragrances with…

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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 London Ruby?

Alya takes 2 of 2 categories. Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; London Ruby is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose London Ruby for a rose and warm spicy character.

Which lasts longer, Alya or London Ruby?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, London Ruby 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alya and London Ruby smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Vanilla, Amber and Spicy Notes.

Is Alya or London Ruby better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear; London Ruby suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alya and London Ruby?

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. London Ruby has top notes of Spicy Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).