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His Ideal vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Ideal takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • His Ideal

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

His Ideal2/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection
His Ideal
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
His Ideal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
His IdealThe Dua Brand
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageHis Ideal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value75
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
almond69%
white floral61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Orange BlossomBitter OrangeTonka BeanRosemaryLeatherVetiverAlmondCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for His Ideal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,763

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHis IdealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Ideal by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a distinct blend of sweet almond, rich tonka bean, and sturdy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and aromatic rosemary, softened quickly by floral hints of orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts int…

Reviews →

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 …

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, His Ideal or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

His Ideal takes 2 of 4 categories. His Ideal is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose His Ideal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, His Ideal or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Which projects more, His Ideal or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Do His Ideal and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Leather and Vetiver.

Is His Ideal or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

His Ideal suits day or night wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Ideal and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

His Ideal features Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Leather. 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.

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