Fragrance comparison

Rose Noir vs Alya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,697 ratings analysed

Rose Noir

Byredo

3.761,696 votes

Rank #2,411 RoseMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,411 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose Noir
Choose it for a rose and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Noir1/4

Alya3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose NoirByredo

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 1,696 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,455 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

mossy91%

floral83%

musky74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitFreesiaRed BerriesCardamom

Heart

Damask RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryJasmineViolet

Base

MossMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Damask Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Noir is a moody, unisex floral that moves beyond typical garden scents. It opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and cardamom before settling into a deep, earthy Damask rose. Perfect for cool autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a sophisticated, slightly gothic profile for those who find traditional rose scent…

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Alya by Nabeel is a rich oriental floral fragrance that wraps white florals in warm spices and deep woodiness. Rose, jasmine, and vanilla lead the scent, making it an excellent choice for cold winter evenings when you want a fragrance that hugs the skin and lingers for hours.

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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, Rose Noir or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose Noir is rated 3.76/5 from 1,696 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Noir for a rose and mossy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Noir or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Rose Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Noir or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Rose Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Noir and Alya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Damask Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Rose Noir or Alya better for summer or winter?

Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Noir and Alya?

Rose Noir has top notes of Grapefruit, Freesia, Red Berries and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli. Alya has top notes of Rose, Vanilla, Jasmine and White Flowers, heart notes of Amber, Musk, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalowood, Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Vetiver.