Fragrance comparison

White vs Alya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

White

Areej

4.6221 votes

Rank #31,163 TuberoseWhite Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Alya

Nabeel

5.001 votes

Rank #50,551 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White takes 2 of 4 categories.

White
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Alya
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

White2/4

Alya0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiteAreej

AlyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 74%Had 0%Want 26%

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

90%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral92%

leather84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitRosemaryCardamom

Heart

TuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

SuedeCedarLeatherVetiver

Top

RoseVanillaJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldOriental notesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AmberMuskCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoneyYlang-YlangDamask RoseSpicy Notes

Base

SandalowoodAgarwood (Oud)VioletVetiverTonka BeanOakmossLeatherAnimal notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

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#31,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,551

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White by Areej opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed rosemary, and warm cardamom before settling into a rich floral core of creamy tuberose and yellow ylang-ylang. A dark foundation of suede, cedarwood, smoky vetiver, and heavy leather anchors the florals on skin. This composition creates a contrast bet…

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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, White or Alya?

White takes 2 of 4 categories. White is rated 4.62/5 from 21 votes; Alya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose White for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Alya for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, White or Alya?

They last about the same: White 100/100, Alya 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, White or Alya?

Projection is very close: White 100/100, Alya 100/100 for sillage.

Do White and Alya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ylang-Ylang, Cedar and Leather.

Is White or Alya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White and Alya?

White has top notes of Grapefruit, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Suede, Cedar, Leather and Vetiver. 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.