Fragrance comparison

Empire Absolut vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Empire Absolut

Hinode

4.2124 votes

Rank #39,876 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%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.

Empire Absolut
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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.

Empire Absolut1/4

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: Empire Absolut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire AbsolutHinode

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

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

42%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

elemiOrangeMandarin OrangeNutmegGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperSolar NotesLavenderMarigoldCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRosemaryGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarTonka BeanMossPatchouliViolet

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Empire Absolut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer6

Fall72

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEmpire AbsolutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire Absolut by Hinode kicks off with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by fresh grated ginger and warm nutmeg. As the citrus settles, herbal rosemary, clean lavender, and a punch of black pepper create an energetic aromatic heart. Deep underneath, earthy patchouli, dry cedar wo…

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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, Empire Absolut or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Empire Absolut is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Empire Absolut for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Empire Absolut or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Empire Absolut 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire Absolut or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Do Empire Absolut and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Empire Absolut or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

Empire Absolut suits evening wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire Absolut and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Empire Absolut has top notes of elemi, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Pepper, Solar Notes, Lavender and Marigold, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Moss 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.