Fragrance comparison

Tabac Rose vs Alya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Tabac Rose

Requin

2.333 votes

Rank #72,890 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,842 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Tabac Rose1/4

Alya3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac RoseRequin

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlya

SillageAlya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTabac RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

earthy77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tobacco BlossomDamask RoseMoroccan Rose

Heart

Pink PepperChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouliCedar

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,890

PerfumerSérgio Eduardo Reis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,842

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Requin Tabac Rose hits skin with a blast of dark Damask rose, Moroccan rose, and green tobacco blossom. As the top notes settle, a bittersweet heart of dark chocolate, agarwood oud, and pink pepper emerges. The base locks down into heavy amber, earthy patchouli, vetiver, and dry cedar. Built by perfumer Sérgio Eduardo…

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, Tabac Rose or Alya?

Alya takes 3 of 4 categories. Tabac Rose is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tabac Rose for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Rose or Alya?

Alya lasts longest (Alya 100/100, Tabac Rose 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Rose or Alya?

Alya projects furthest (Alya 100/100, Tabac Rose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Rose and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Amber.

Is Tabac Rose or Alya better for summer or winter?

Tabac Rose suits evening wear; Alya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Rose and Alya?

Tabac Rose has top notes of Tobacco Blossom, Damask Rose and Moroccan Rose, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Chocolate, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.