Fragrance comparison

Colt vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Colt

Evaflor

3.004 votes

Rank #60,196 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #24,282 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma' Alaina takes 4 of 4 categories.

Colt
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colt0/4

Ma' Alaina4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ma' Alaina
Sillage & projection: Ma' Alaina
Value for money: Ma' Alaina
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

ColtEvaflor

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 75%Want 25%

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 hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMa' Alaina

SillageMa' Alaina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

fresh spicy60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTobacco

Top

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Colt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 50%Work 31%Date 12%Party 8%

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Category winnerMa' AlainaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Colt opens with an assertive blast of sharp lemon, bitter orange, and herbal lavender that quickly softens into powdery violet and clean rose. Underneath the bright citrus lift, a light base of sandalwood, clean musk, and dry tobacco provides a simple woody anchor. It is an uncomplicated budget cologne suited …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Colt or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina takes 4 of 4 categories. Colt is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Colt for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colt or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina lasts longest (Ma' Alaina 66/100, Colt 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colt or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Colt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colt and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

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

Colt suits daytime wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colt and Ma' Alaina?

Colt has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco. 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.