Fragrance comparison

Busker Nuit vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Busker Nuit

Oakcha

3.3113 votes

Rank #67,652 AromaticCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,610 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Busker Nuit1/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money: Busker Nuit
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

Busker NuitOakcha

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

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

15%Love

38%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBusker NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

caramel92%

fruity84%

amber77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeBlueberryViolet LeafCassis

Heart

JasmineCinnamonCedar

Base

CaramelAmberPatchouliSuedeVanillaOakmoss

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cinnamon, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex33

Women11

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Busker Nuit is a sweet and grassy aromatic fragrance that centers around an unusual pairing of tart blueberry and crisp violet leaf. From the first spray, a burst of fresh herbal thyme and tangy cassis cuts through the air, creating a bright green opening that feels like a walk through a berry patch after sprin…

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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, Busker Nuit or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Busker Nuit is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Busker Nuit for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Busker Nuit or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Busker Nuit 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Busker Nuit or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Do Busker Nuit and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cinnamon, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Busker Nuit or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Busker Nuit and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Busker Nuit has top notes of Thyme, Blueberry, Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Caramel, Amber, Patchouli and Suede. 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.