Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 286 ratings analysed

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,045 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #48,415 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gold Issime2/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money: Gold Issime
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Issime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

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

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#48,415

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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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, Gold Issime or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Issime or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Issime or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Issime and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Gold Issime or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gold Issime and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet. 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.