Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,980 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.

Courtesan1/4

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: Courtesan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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

43%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

227 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,980

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Courtesan by Worth is a warm, spicy Oriental Vanilla fragrance that feels like a buried treasure for fans of rich, gourmand profiles. Released in 2006, it layers sharp cinnamon and roasted pineapple over a heart of jasmine and a dark, buttery cacao and vanilla base. It is a standout choice for cold weather, offering i…

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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, Courtesan or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Courtesan or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Courtesan 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

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

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

What are the notes in Courtesan and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Courtesan has top notes of Cinnamon, Pineapple, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Caramel. 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.