Fragrance comparison

19 vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

4.676 votes

Rank #42,575 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #48,130 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

19
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

192/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money: 19
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19The Fragrance Kitchen

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winner19Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BananaBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaVetiverMusk

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,130

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner19Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

19 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with an unexpected burst of banana and bright bergamot before settling into a warm floral heart of rose, geranium, and ylang-ylang. Grounded by vetiver, musk, and vanilla, it creates a cozy, aromatic woody scent ideal for crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings.

Reviews →

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, 19 or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 19 is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 19 for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 19 or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, 19 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19 or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, 19 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19 and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 19 or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

19 suits day or night wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19 and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

19 has top notes of Banana and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. 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.