Fragrance comparison

Carbon vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 353 ratings analysed

Carbon

Ajmal

3.68313 votes

Rank #16,362 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #27,541 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma' Alaina takes 6 of 7 categories.

Carbon
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carbon1/7

Ma' Alaina6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarbonAjmal

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

Category winnerMa' AlainaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

38%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMa' Alaina

SillageMa' Alaina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

violet77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCitruses

Heart

VioletClove

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskPatchouli

Top

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Violet, Woodsy Notes and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,362

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#27,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Category winnerCarbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Carbon is a woody, powdery scent that opens with clean lavender and a quick squeeze of citrus, then moves into a violet heart warmed by clove. The dry down leans musky, woody and a little earthy from patchouli. It reads classic and put together rather than loud, with a smooth, slightly spicy finish that suits ev…

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Ma' Alaina by Nabeel brings a distinct profile to daytime spring wear. This fragrance matches casual linen shirts, opening with a crisp burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery violet heart and a dry sandalwood base. It avoids heavy gourmand sweetness, offering a clean woody option for warm afternoons.

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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, Carbon or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina takes 6 of 7 categories. Carbon is rated 3.68/5 from 313 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Carbon for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina lasts longest (Ma' Alaina 66/100, Carbon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Carbon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carbon and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Carbon or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. For winter, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon and Ma' Alaina?

Carbon has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet and Clove, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Patchouli. Ma' Alaina has top notes of elemi, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Graperfuit, heart notes of Carnation, Violet, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood.