Fragrance comparison

Monterey vs Alhayl Alnaariu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Monterey

Lime

5.001 votes

Rank #54,367 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Alhayl Alnaariu

Tharawat

3.673 votes

Rank #67,375 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Monterey
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alhayl Alnaariu
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Monterey1/2

Alhayl Alnaariu1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MontereyLime

Alhayl AlnaariuTharawat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerAlhayl AlnaariuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

musky72%

white floral58%

fresh spicy44%

fruity30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

amber83%

earthy74%

woody65%

citrus56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotMandarinJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersWhite MuskAmbretteAmber

Base6-8 hrs

HibiscusPearFrangipaniBenzoin

Top

CardamomGrapefruitGingerBergamot

Heart

VetiverAmbretteFrangipani

Base

AmberPatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Ambrette and Amber. Durations are only published for Monterey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,375

PerfumerMiroslav Petkov, Rodolfo Melo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMontereyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monterey by Lime bursts open with an invigorating rush of tart pink grapefruit, bitter green petitgrain, and sparkling Italian bergamot. The citrus punch quickly rounds out as crisp juniper berries introduce a breezy, cooling sensation that feels like walking along a sunlit coastal trail. In the heart, delicate white …

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Alhayl Alnaariu opens with a brisk mix of cardamom, ginger and citrus, then settles into a spiced amber-woody profile with earthy vetiver, moss and patchouli underneath. It reads warm, aromatic and slightly dry rather than sugary. With moderate projection and generally moderate to long-lasting wear, it looks best sui…

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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, Monterey or Alhayl Alnaariu?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Monterey is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Alhayl Alnaariu is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Monterey for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alhayl Alnaariu for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Monterey and Alhayl Alnaariu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Ambrette and Amber.

Is Monterey or Alhayl Alnaariu better for summer or winter?

Monterey suits daytime wear; Alhayl Alnaariu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monterey and Alhayl Alnaariu?

Monterey has top notes of Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of White Flowers, White Musk, Ambrette and Amber, a base of Hibiscus, Pear, Frangipani and Benzoin. Alhayl Alnaariu has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Ambrette and Frangipani, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.