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ARA(GON) vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ARA(GON) takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • ARA(GON)

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

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

ARA(GON)3/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
ARA(GON)
Sillage & projection
ARA(GON)
Value for money
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
ARA(GON)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ARA(GON)Mallo
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
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
58%Love
13%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate

31 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
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityARA(GON)

SillageARA(GON)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value75
Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy83%
herbal65%
woody48%
floral30%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter62
Day100
Night70
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex54
Women0
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,454

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerARA(GON)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens 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 …

Reviews →
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, ARA(GON) or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

ARA(GON) takes 3 of 4 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, ARA(GON) or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ARA(GON) or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ARA(GON) and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender.

Is ARA(GON) or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

ARA(GON) suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ARA(GON) and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. 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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