Fragrance comparison

Anvers vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Anvers

Ulrich Lang

3.6472 votes

Rank #19,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #49,082 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anvers
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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.

Anvers1/4

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: Anvers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnversUlrich Lang

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 36%Had 16%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

22%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

72 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

earthy61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilSageBergamotLimeMintTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyGeraniumVioletJasmineSesame

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossGuavaLeatherAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Geranium and Violet. Durations are only published for Anvers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall63

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,095

PerfumerRoger Szmulewicz, Ulrich Lang

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,082

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAnversHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang Anvers begins with an energetic burst of fresh garden basil, tart lime, and cool mint. That brisk green bite softens as unexpected honey and floral violet seep into the heart, softening the initial kitchen-herb punch. Underneath, a grounded base of oakmoss, dark leather, and earthy woods anchors the scent …

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, Anvers or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Anvers is rated 3.64/5 from 72 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Anvers for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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, Anvers or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Anvers 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anvers or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Anvers 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anvers and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Geranium and Violet.

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

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

What are the notes in Anvers and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Anvers has top notes of Basil, Sage, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Honey, Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Guava, Leather and Amber. 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.