Grain de Sable vs Ma' Alaina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories.
Grain de SableChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ma' AlainaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable3/5
Ma' Alaina2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Grain de Sable
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Grain de Sable
- Sillage & projection
- Ma' Alaina
- Value for money
- Ma' Alaina
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grain de Sable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Grain de SableNicky VerfaillieMa' AlainaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%
3.95/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%
Category winnerGrain de SableRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 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
Category winners
LongevityGrain de Sable
SillageMa' Alaina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMa' AlainaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywhite floral100%
fresh92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
tropical69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
warm spicy46%
Scent match13%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood
Top
elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose
Heart
CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer71
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#27,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2022
Reviews2
Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGrain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Grain de Sable or Ma' Alaina?
Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories. Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Grain de Sable or Ma' Alaina?
They last about the same: Grain de Sable 68/100, Ma' Alaina 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Grain de Sable or Ma' Alaina?
Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Grain de Sable and Ma' Alaina smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Grain de Sable or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?
Grain de Sable suits daytime wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Grain de Sable and Ma' Alaina?
Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. 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.
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