Fragrance comparison

Hadeel vs Alya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Hadeel

Nabeel

4.1040 votes

Rank #10,383 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,696 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Hadeel1/4

Alya3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HadeelNabeel

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

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

40%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressMarigoldRosemaryBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

SaffronCopalNutmegSandalwoodJasmine

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Bergamot, Grapefruit 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 season

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night60

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#50,696

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHadeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hadeel opens spicy, herbal and slightly citrusy, then settles into soft oud, leather, amber and musk. It reads woody, warm and polished rather than rough, with a smooth Arabic style that still feels easy to wear. Reviews suggest a strong start and a sweet, leathery drydown. If you enjoy aromatic spice, gentle oud and …

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, Hadeel or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Hadeel is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hadeel for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hadeel or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Hadeel 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hadeel or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Hadeel 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hadeel and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Marigold, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Hadeel or Alya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hadeel and Alya?

Hadeel has top notes of Cypress, Marigold, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Copal, Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Patchouli. 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.