Fragrance comparison

Alexandria's United Kingdom vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alexandria's United Kingdom

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3723 votes

Rank #47,508 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #51,542 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria's United Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alexandria's United Kingdom
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alexandria's United Kingdom3/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria's United KingdomAlexandria Fragrances

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

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

22%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria's United Kingdom

SillageAlexandria's United Kingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherLabdanumCedarEgyptian balsamCloveGuaiac WoodPatchouliIrisAmbergrisOakmossMuskJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Labdanum and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,542

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlexandria's United KingdomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dry, polished leather scent with a woody amber frame, powdery iris, mossy depth, and a warm spicy edge. Alexandria's United Kingdom leans formal, textured, and distinctly old world rather than easygoing. It usually makes the most sense in cool weather or evening wear. If you enjoy leathery, balsamic fragrances with …

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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, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Alexandria's United Kingdom takes 3 of 4 categories. Alexandria's United Kingdom is rated 3.37/5 from 23 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alexandria's United Kingdom for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Alexandria's United Kingdom lasts longest (Alexandria's United Kingdom 83/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Alexandria's United Kingdom projects furthest (Alexandria's United Kingdom 71/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria's United Kingdom and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Labdanum and Musk.

Is Alexandria's United Kingdom or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

Alexandria's United Kingdom suits evening wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria's United Kingdom and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Alexandria's United Kingdom features Leather, Labdanum, Cedar, Egyptian balsam and Clove. 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.