Fragrance comparison

Forever vs Alya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Forever

Yardley

4.0715 votes

Rank #50,464 White FloralSweet

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54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,411 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Forever
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Forever1/4

Alya3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alya
Sillage & projection: Alya
Value for money: Forever
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ForeverYardley

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 38%Want 43%

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

20%Love

67%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet88%

woody77%

citrus65%

yellow floral53%

powdery42%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangMarigoldRoseAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

African Orange FlowerWhite FlowersJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Forever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night14

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forever by Yardley opens with a sunny splash of Amalfi lemon, tangy herbal marigold, and sweet ylang-ylang that feels like walking through an English garden in mid-May. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into a plush bouquet of jasmine and African orange flower, carrying the warm, clean feeling of luxury …

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, Forever or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Forever is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Forever for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Forever or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forever or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Forever 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forever and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and White Flowers.

Is Forever or Alya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Forever and Alya?

Forever has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Marigold, Rose and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. 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.