Carminia vs Ma' Alaina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ma' Alaina takes 1 of 1 categories.
CarminiaChoose it for a white floral and soft spicy character.
Ma' AlainaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Carminia0/1
Ma' Alaina1/1
- 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
- Ma' Alaina
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CarminiaO.P.S.O.Ma' AlainaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 15%Want 85%
3.95/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
38%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywhite floral100%
soft spicy92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
rose69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
warm spicy46%
Scent match15%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red BerriesPink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
LilyRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacViolet
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliOakmossMusk
Top
elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose
Heart
CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily 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 seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer71
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#69,105
PerfumerMichèle Saramito
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,541
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2022
Reviews2
Category winnerMa' AlainaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarminia by O.P.S.O. opens with a bright splash of juicy red berries, sparkling bergamot, and a zesty pinch of pink pepper. As the initial brightness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of velvety rose, clean lily-of-the-valley, and creamy jasmine sambac steps forward to create a classic, uplifting floral heart. Swee…
Reviews →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.
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
White NoiseRoadsWINNER
♛
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
CreatorARgENTUMWINNER
vs
Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP
NabroAZYARUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Carminia or Ma' Alaina?
Ma' Alaina takes 1 of 1 categories. Carminia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Carminia for a white floral and soft spicy character. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Carminia and Ma' Alaina smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily and Rose.
Is Carminia or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?
Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carminia and Ma' Alaina?
Carminia has top notes of Red Berries, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons