Fragrance comparison

CerrutiSi vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #47,908 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

CerrutiSi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber 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.

CerrutiSi1/4

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: CerrutiSi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerrutiSiCerruti

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium. Durations are only published for CerrutiSi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#47,908

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CerrutiSi or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber 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, CerrutiSi or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, CerrutiSi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CerrutiSi or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, CerrutiSi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CerrutiSi and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium.

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

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

What are the notes in CerrutiSi and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. 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.