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Insolence vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 8,013 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Insolence takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Insolence

    Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Insolence3/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Insolence
Sillage & projection
Insolence
Value for money
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Insolence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
InsolenceGuerlain
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 8,011 votes
Have 44%Had 33%Want 23%
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
36%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate

8,011 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
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityInsolence

SillageInsolence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value75
Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
violet100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
iris69%
woody61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
VioletRoseOrange Blossom
Base6 to 10 hours
IrisTonka BeanResinsMuskSandalwood
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet. Durations are only published for Insolence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer30
Fall83
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,650

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#50,608

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInsolenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Insolence by Guerlain presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around candied violet, sweet red berries, and cosmetic iris. The scent opens with an energetic blend of raspberry, lemon, and bergamot, delivering a bright, sugary punch. That initial fruitiness quickly yields to a powdery floral bouquet featuring ro…

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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, Insolence or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Insolence takes 3 of 4 categories. Insolence is rated 3.78/5 from 8,011 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Insolence for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Insolence or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

They last about the same: Insolence 81/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Insolence or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Do Insolence and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.

Is Insolence or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Insolence and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Insolence has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins and Musk. 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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