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Approdo vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 34 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Approdo takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Approdo

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Approdo3/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Approdo
Sillage & projection
Approdo
Value for money
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Approdo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ApprodoProfumi di Pantelleria
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%
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
41%Like
3%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

32 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
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityApprodo

SillageApprodo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value75
Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
green74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
BasilTangerineViolet LeafSea Notes
Heart3 to 5 hours
MateWhite PepperBlack PepperMagnolia
Base8 to 12+ hours
VetiverCedarPatchouli
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Black Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Approdo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer100
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night63
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex64
Women18
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,289

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerApprodoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Approdo by Profumi di Pantelleria is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around maritime freshness and dry, spicy woods. It opens with a burst of crisp sea notes, sharp basil, tangy tangerine, and green violet leaf. As the brisk marine breeze settles, the scent reveals an earthy heart of herbal mate, creamy magnolia, …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Approdo or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Approdo takes 3 of 4 categories. Approdo is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Approdo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Approdo or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Approdo lasts longest (Approdo 85/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Approdo or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Approdo projects furthest (Approdo 81/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Approdo and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Black Pepper and Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in Approdo and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Approdo has top notes of Basil, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Sea Notes, heart notes of Mate, White Pepper, Black Pepper and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Cedar 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.

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