Fragrance comparison

Samah Ruby vs Alya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Samah Ruby

Riiffs Perfumes

4.673 votes

Rank #50,004 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,411 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Samah Ruby
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Samah Ruby1/4

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: Samah Ruby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samah RubyRiiffs Perfumes

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAlyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

violet77%

sweet69%

musky61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeBlackcurrantSweet NotesSaffron

Heart

JasmineViolet

Base

MuskAmberCashmeranMoss

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Violet and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,411

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamah RubyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samah Ruby opens bright and sweet, with bergamot, orange, blackcurrant and a saffron accent that gives the fruity top a lightly spiced edge. As it settles, jasmine and violet pull it toward a soft powdery floral style. The dry-down looks smoother than dense, with musk, amber, cashmeran and moss adding warmth and a cle…

Reviews →

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.

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, Samah Ruby or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Samah Ruby is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Samah Ruby for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. 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, Samah Ruby or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Samah Ruby 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samah Ruby or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Samah Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samah Ruby and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet and Musk.

Is Samah Ruby or Alya better for summer or winter?

Samah Ruby suits day or night wear; Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samah Ruby and Alya?

Samah Ruby has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Blackcurrant and Sweet Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Amber, Cashmeran and Moss. 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.