Fragrance comparison

Branco vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Branco

Reserva

4.502 votes

Rank #58,045 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,328 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Branco0/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrancoReserva

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypress

Base

OakmossMuskLeather

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Vetiver 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,328

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserva Branco opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into a dry heart of cedarwood, vetiver, and cypress. As the scent matures on skin, earthier notes of oakmoss, patchouli, and raw leather create a structured, green-woody spine. It feels tailored for cool morning commutes, offi…

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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, Branco or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Branco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Branco for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Branco or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

They last about the same: Branco 80/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Branco or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Do Branco and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Branco and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Branco has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Leather. 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.