Fragrance comparison

Illúsio vs Arya

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Illúsio

Parfums de Luxe

4.3957 votes

Rank #9,275 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Arya

Al Wataniah

4.638 votes

Rank #19,495 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arya takes 2 of 3 categories.

Illúsio
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arya
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Illúsio1/3

Arya2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllúsioParfums de Luxe

AryaAl Wataniah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%

4.63/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

7%Hate

57 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityArya

SillageArya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

sweet72%

vanilla58%

woody44%

fresh30%

white floral100%

soft spicy83%

citrus65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliVanillaPearCakeMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesMoss

Top

Pink PepperBergamotPear

Heart

LilyNeroliJasmine

Base

ClearwoodMossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Bergamot, Neroli and Pear. Durations are only published for Illúsio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night39

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 26%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,275

PerfumerDaniel René

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#19,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerIllúsioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illúsio by Parfums de Luxe brings an airy sweetness to sunlit white florals. It starts bright. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp orange blossom greets your nose before settling down within minutes. Then, the sweetness appears. Juicy sliced pear cuts through creamy jasmine petals, preventing the bouquet from eve…

Reviews →

Arya by Al Wataniah is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Arya was launched in 2025. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear; middle notes are Lily, Neroli and Jasmine; base notes are Clearwood, Moss, Amber and Musk.

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, Illúsio or Arya?

Arya takes 2 of 3 categories. Illúsio is rated 4.39/5 from 57 votes; Arya is rated 4.63/5 from 8 votes. Choose Illúsio for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arya for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Illúsio or Arya?

Arya lasts longest (Arya 86/100, Illúsio 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illúsio or Arya?

Arya projects furthest (Arya 79/100, Illúsio 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illúsio and Arya smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Bergamot, Neroli and Pear.

Is Illúsio or Arya better for summer or winter?

Illúsio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illúsio and Arya?

Illúsio has top notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Vanilla, Pear and Cake, a base of Woody Notes and Moss. Arya has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lily, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Clearwood, Moss, Amber and Musk.