Fragrance comparison

Iris vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Iris

MARIA CHER.

3.2552 votes

Rank #30,359 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,328 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iris
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris1/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisMARIA CHER.

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 27%

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

27%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

52 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeSorbetPink PepperRaspberryRed Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaGreen AppleVioletJasminePeony

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossAmber

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Violet, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,328

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris by MARIA CHER opens with a brisk, thirst-quenching splash of bitter orange, tart red currant, and cool fruit sorbet spiced with a pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a crisp heart of green tea, tart green apple, and clean peony emerges, giving the scent a breezy, freshly washed brightness. …

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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, Iris or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Iris is rated 3.25/5 from 52 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Iris for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Iris 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Violet, Jasmine and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Iris and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Iris has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sorbet, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Green Tea, Green Apple, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.