Fragrance comparison

Alya vs Shamal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,411 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Shamal

Sarya

—0 votes

Rank #77,460 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 1 of 1 categories.

Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shamal
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Alya1/1

Shamal0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
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

ShamalSarya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

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%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

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

Agarwood (Oud)CitrusesOriental notes

Heart

AmberJasmineRoseOriental Woodsy notes

Base

PatchouliSweet NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Jasmine, Oriental notes and Amber. 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

No season votes yet

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#50,411

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,460

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

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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Shamal by Sarya is a citrus lifted oud and amber scent with a floral heart. It opens bright and slightly green, then moves into jasmine and rose over warm, woody oriental tones. The dry down leans darker and earthier with patchouli and vetiver, with a soft sweetness in the background. If you like modern Middle Eastern…

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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.

Do Alya and Shamal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Jasmine, Oriental notes and Amber.

Is Alya or Shamal better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alya and Shamal?

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. Shamal has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Citruses and Oriental notes, heart notes of Amber, Jasmine, Rose and Oriental Woodsy notes, a base of Patchouli, Sweet Notes and Vetiver.