Fragrance comparison

Bosphorus Pearl vs Alya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

Bosphorus Pearl

Alghabra Parfums

3.95142 votes

Rank #8,939 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,842 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bosphorus Pearl
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Bosphorus Pearl1/4

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: Bosphorus Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bosphorus PearlAlghabra Parfums

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%

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

48%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

amber69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine TeaCedar

Base

AmberWhite MuskDry Wood

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall88

Winter55

Day100

Night59

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#50,842

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBosphorus PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bosphorus Pearl by Alghabra Parfums is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Bosphorus Pearl was launched in 2019. Top notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea and Cedar; base notes are Amber, White Musk and Dry Wood.

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, Bosphorus Pearl or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Bosphorus Pearl is rated 3.95/5 from 142 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bosphorus Pearl for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Bosphorus Pearl or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Bosphorus Pearl 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bosphorus Pearl or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Bosphorus Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bosphorus Pearl and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bosphorus Pearl or Alya better for summer or winter?

Bosphorus Pearl suits daytime wear; Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bosphorus Pearl and Alya?

Bosphorus Pearl has top notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea and Cedar, a base of Amber, White Musk and Dry Wood. 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.