Insolence Shimmering Edition vs Liyali Al Hilmiya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
Which one should you pick?
Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.
Insolence Shimmering EditionChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
- Ratings & consensus
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- Community sentiment
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- Longevity
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
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- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
- Insolence Shimmering Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership splitCommunity sentiment
How voters split from love to hate189 votes
2 votes · too few to score
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scoresLongevityInsolence Shimmering Edition
SillageInsolence Shimmering Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itMain accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothNote pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedSeasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonWho wears it
Gender appeal votesRanking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,935
PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#50,608
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInsolence Shimmering Edition by Guerlain brings a bold mix of candied violet, tart red berries, and cosmetic powder. Created by perfumers Maurice Roucel and Sylvaine Delacourte, this flanker retains the sweet floral character of the original line while suspending fine shimmer particles in the liquid. The opening burst…
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 →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
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Which is better, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Insolence Shimmering Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Insolence Shimmering Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 189 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Insolence Shimmering Edition for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Insolence Shimmering Edition lasts longest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 83/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Insolence Shimmering Edition or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Insolence Shimmering Edition projects furthest (Insolence Shimmering Edition 78/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Insolence Shimmering Edition and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.
Is Insolence Shimmering Edition or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?
Insolence Shimmering Edition suits evening wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Insolence Shimmering Edition and Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Insolence Shimmering Edition has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Resins and Sandalwood. 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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