Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #47,824 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Silver1/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SilverCerruti

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

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

31%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilGingerLemonSageCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleGeraniumLavenderYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

AmberwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Geranium, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for 1881 Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 36%Date 13%Party 8%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,415

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#47,824

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1881 SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Silver opens with a sharp flash of tart lemon, fresh crushed basil, and spicy ginger that feels instantly invigorating. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an herbal core of clary sage and metallic geranium. As the scent warms on the skin, clean lavender and earthy oakmoss st…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Silver or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, 1881 Silver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, 1881 Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Geranium, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 1881 Silver or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

1881 Silver suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

1881 Silver has top notes of Basil, Ginger, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Geranium, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amberwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.