Fragrance comparison

Gold Rose vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gold Rose

Manos Gerakinis

4.754 votes

Rank #42,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #49,679 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gold Rose
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gold Rose3/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold RoseManos Gerakinis

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGold Rose

SillageGold Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink RoseWhite RoseCitrusesBlack Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletGeraniumVanillaThyme

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesCedar

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Violet, Geranium and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Gold Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 41%Party 26%Work 19%Casual 14%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,679

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGold RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Gold Rose is an unconventional, dark floral built on sharp contrast. It opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper and tart citruses that cuts right through a pairing of pink rose and white rose petals. Do not expect sweet bath soap. The heart warms into earthy thyme and powdery violet, softened by…

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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 Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Gold Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Gold Rose is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gold Rose for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Gold Rose lasts longest (Gold Rose 87/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Rose or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Gold Rose projects furthest (Gold Rose 75/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Rose and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Violet, Geranium and Vanilla.

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

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

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

Gold Rose has top notes of Pink Rose, White Rose, Citruses and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Vanilla and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes and Cedar. 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.