Azzedine Alaia Alaia
The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and fresh. Pink pepper and mountain air at the top, peony and freesia in the middle and leather and violet at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Alaia notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Azzedine Alaia Alaia in detail
Azzedine Alaia is the house behind Alaia.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Byredo Blanche Byredo and Cacharel Noa.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €29, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Byredo Blanche Byredo and Cacharel Noa.
Best season for Alaia
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Haute Fragrance Company Wear Love Everywhere is a better fit.
How long Alaia stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Byredo Blanche Byredo and Cacharel Noa. Base notes like leather and violet are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Juliette Has A Gun Mad Madame has more depth.
Alaia dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Byredo Blanche Byredo (4 shared notes), Juliette Has A Gun Mad Madame (4 shared notes), Cacharel Noa (4 shared notes) and Haute Fragrance Company Wear Love Everywhere (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Alaia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is Alaia?
A scent built on floral and fresh.