Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs Sabooha

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Sabooha

Nabeel

3.502 votes

Rank #60,587 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sabooha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Amalaya1/3

Sabooha2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

SaboohaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySabooha

SillageSabooha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

RoseYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletBergamotMarigold

Heart

JasmineLilyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyIrisVetiver

Base

CedarSandalowoodRed SandalwoodWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,587

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmalayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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Sabooha by Nabeel is a dense floral blend that opens with bright yellow blooms and dries down into a heavy sandalwood base. Designed for women who appreciate traditional Arabian florality, it works best in cooler weather and formal evening settings where its thick accords can slowly unfurl.

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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, Amalaya or Sabooha?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Sabooha is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sabooha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Sabooha?

Sabooha lasts longest (Sabooha 100/100, Amalaya 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Sabooha?

Sabooha projects furthest (Sabooha 88/100, Amalaya 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Sabooha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Amalaya or Sabooha better for summer or winter?

Amalaya suits daytime wear; Sabooha suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and Sabooha?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Sabooha has top notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Red Sandalwood and White Musk.