Iris vs Ma' Alaina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ma' Alaina takes 6 of 7 categories.
IrisChoose it for a iris and violet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ma' AlainaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iris1/7
Ma' Alaina6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ma' Alaina
- Community sentiment
- Iris
- Longevity
- Ma' Alaina
- Sillage & projection
- Ma' Alaina
- Value for money
- Ma' Alaina
- Versatility
- Ma' Alaina
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ma' Alaina
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrisYardleyMa' AlainaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%
Category winnerMa' AlainaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
63%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
38%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerIrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMa' Alaina
SillageMa' Alaina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMa' AlainaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
violet92%
powdery84%
green77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
warm spicy46%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Green LeavesCitruses
Heart2-3 hrs
IrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base4-6 hrs
Vanilla
Top
elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose
Heart
CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer71
Fall76
Winter43
Day100
Night48
Category winnerMa' AlainaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,050
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2022
Reviews2
Category winnerMa' AlainaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIris by Yardley opens with a clean, dewy snap of crushed green leaves and zesty citrus, instantly bringing to mind a cool walk through an English cottage garden after a morning shower. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart takes over, led by powdery iris, velvety violet, and fresh garden rose. Lily-of-the-…
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, Iris or Ma' Alaina?
Ma' Alaina takes 6 of 7 categories. Iris is rated 3.80/5 from 227 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Iris for a iris and violet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iris or Ma' Alaina?
Ma' Alaina lasts longest (Ma' Alaina 66/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iris or Ma' Alaina?
Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Iris 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iris and Ma' Alaina smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.
Is Iris or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. For winter, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. Iris suits daytime wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iris and Ma' Alaina?
Iris has top notes of Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla. 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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