Fragrance comparison

Nothing but Sea and Sky vs Rose Alba

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 789 ratings analysed

Nothing but Sea and Sky

Une Nuit Nomade

3.82599 votes

Rank #9,921 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose Alba

Alexandre.J

3.75190 votes

Rank #24,556 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Alba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nothing but Sea and Sky
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Alba
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Nothing but Sea and Sky3/7

Rose Alba4/7

Ratings & consensus: Nothing but Sea and Sky
Community sentiment: Nothing but Sea and Sky
Longevity: Rose Alba
Sillage & projection: Rose Alba
Value for money: Rose Alba
Versatility: Rose Alba
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nothing but Sea and Sky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nothing but Sea and SkyUne Nuit Nomade

Rose AlbaAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 599 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerNothing but Sea and SkyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

599 votes

27%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerNothing but Sea and SkyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRose Alba

SillageRose Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value54

Category winnerRose AlbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery88%

musky77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

fruity65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base5-8 hrs

White Musk

Top

Black PepperPeachPlumBergamot

Heart

Alba Rose

Base

White MuskSandalwoodVanillaPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood and White Musk. Durations are only published for Nothing but Sea and Sky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose AlbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex73

Women19

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 17%Party 6%

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#24,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNothing but Sea and SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Une Nuit Nomade Nothing but Sea and Sky captures the quiet chill of an empty coastline. A sharp splash of Italian bergamot opens the scent with brisk citrus energy before mellowing within twenty minutes. The heart reveals a smooth, pale sandalwood that feels creamy rather than dry or splintery. Clean white musk anchor…

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Rose Alba is a fruity, spicy rose with a soft oriental feel. It opens with juicy plum and peach, brightened by bergamot and sharpened by black pepper, then settles into a velvety rose over white musk, sandalwood and vanilla. It usually reads feminine and polished, with enough warmth for cooler weather and evenings, b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nothing but Sea and Sky or Rose Alba?

Rose Alba takes 4 of 7 categories. Nothing but Sea and Sky is rated 3.82/5 from 599 votes; Rose Alba is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes. Choose Nothing but Sea and Sky for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Alba for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nothing but Sea and Sky or Rose Alba?

Rose Alba lasts longest (Rose Alba 73/100, Nothing but Sea and Sky 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nothing but Sea and Sky or Rose Alba?

Rose Alba projects furthest (Rose Alba 65/100, Nothing but Sea and Sky 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nothing but Sea and Sky and Rose Alba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood and White Musk.

Is Nothing but Sea and Sky or Rose Alba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nothing but Sea and Sky is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Alba is the stronger pick. Nothing but Sea and Sky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nothing but Sea and Sky and Rose Alba?

Nothing but Sea and Sky has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of White Musk. Rose Alba has top notes of Black Pepper, Peach, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Alba Rose, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Precious Woods.