Fragrance comparison

Asala Attar vs Alya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Asala Attar

Asgharali

4.867 votes

Rank #31,962 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,411 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Asala Attar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Asala Attar1/4

Alya3/4

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: Asala Attar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asala AttarAsgharali

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 2%Want 76%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronYlang-YlangBergamotLavender

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwoodMoss

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall80

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsala AttarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asala Attar leans woody, spicy and floral, with saffron and bergamot up top, a soft rose and jasmine heart, and a mossy sandalwood base. It reads rich and traditional rather than airy or modern. This suits someone who enjoys attar-style florals with warmth, texture and strong presence. The profile looks unisex, but th…

Reviews →

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 →

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, Asala Attar or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Asala Attar is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Asala Attar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asala Attar or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Asala Attar 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asala Attar or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Asala Attar 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asala Attar and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Asala Attar or Alya better for summer or winter?

Asala Attar suits evening wear; Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asala Attar and Alya?

Asala Attar has top notes of Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Sandalwood and Moss. 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.