Fragrance comparison

December Rose vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

December Rose

PARIS CORNER

3.8965 votes

Rank #19,499 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #51,783 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

December Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

December Rose1/4

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: December Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

December RosePARIS CORNER

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

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

34%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

65 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlueberryTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseGeraniumMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPatchouli

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for December Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night69

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#51,783

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDecember RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

December Rose by PARIS CORNER presents a bright, fruity floral profile built around juicy fruit and classic petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart blueberry and sweet tangerine, giving the scent an energetic, tangy start. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich rose accompanied by crisp geranium and g…

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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, December Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. December Rose is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose December Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, December Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, December Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, December Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do December Rose and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Geranium and Musk.

Is December Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in December Rose and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

December Rose has top notes of Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Patchouli. 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.