Fragrance comparison

18°C vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

18°C

By Cloud

5.001 votes

Rank #54,432 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,089 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories.

18°C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

18°C2/3

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 18°C
Sillage & projection: 18°C
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liyali Al Hilmiya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18°CBy Cloud

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity18°C

Sillage18°C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

amber83%

green74%

animalic65%

leather56%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Earl Grey TeaBergamotOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmine

Base

AmberTonka BeanLeatherOakmoss

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,089

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

18°C by By Cloud is a unisex white floral citrus fragrance with a bright Earl Grey tea and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, tiare flower and jasmine. The base adds amber, tonka, leather and oakmoss, giving the clean floral freshness a warmer, more textured finish. It looks best suited …

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Liyali Al Hilmiya is a complex aromatic spicy fragrance for men that blends classic Mediterranean herbs with dark, rich base notes. A heavy dose of fresh rosemary and sharp lavender cuts through a deep background of leather and vetiver, creating an old-school barbershop clean with a dense, resinous dry-down. It suits …

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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, 18°C or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories. 18°C is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 18°C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 18°C or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

18°C lasts longest (18°C 100/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18°C or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

18°C projects furthest (18°C 100/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18°C and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 18°C or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

18°C suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18°C and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

18°C has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Leather and Oakmoss. Liyali Al Hilmiya has top notes of Raspberry, Fruity Notes, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Amber and Sandalowood.