Korloff vs Ma' Alaina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Korloff takes 4 of 7 categories.
KorloffChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ma' AlainaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Korloff4/7
Ma' Alaina3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Korloff
- Community sentiment
- Korloff
- Longevity
- Korloff
- Sillage & projection
- Korloff
- 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
KorloffKorloff ParisMa' AlainaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%
3.95/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%
Category winnerKorloffRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
38%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerKorloffMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKorloff
SillageKorloff
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMa' AlainaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
warm spicy46%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseVioletMandarin OrangeClove
Heart
CarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLilac
Base
RaspberryRed BerriesMuskVetiverSandalwood
Top
elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose
Heart
CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley
Base
PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla
InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter50
Day80
Night100
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#50,584
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2022
Reviews2
Category winnerMa' AlainaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKorloff by Korloff Paris opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and clove before settling into a dense, floral heart of carnation and lilac. It is a classic, fruity-floral composition from the nineties that leans into a woody, berry-inflected base. This fragrance is best suited for cooler autumn days when you want a nos…
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, Korloff or Ma' Alaina?
Korloff takes 4 of 7 categories. Korloff is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 votes. Choose Korloff for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Korloff or Ma' Alaina?
Korloff lasts longest (Korloff 77/100, Ma' Alaina 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Korloff or Ma' Alaina?
Korloff projects furthest (Korloff 86/100, Ma' Alaina 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Korloff and Ma' Alaina smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Carnation.
Is Korloff or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ma' Alaina is the stronger pick. For winter, Korloff is the stronger pick. Korloff suits evening wear; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Korloff and Ma' Alaina?
Korloff has top notes of Rose, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Clove, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Raspberry, Red Berries, Musk and Vetiver. 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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