Khamsin vs Liyali Al Hilmiya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
KhamsinChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Khamsin2/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Sillage & projection
- Khamsin
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Khamsin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KhamsinMahoganyLiyali Al HilmiyaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%
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 hate36%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 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
Category winners
LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya
SillageKhamsin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart
LavenderGeraniumVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberwoodMuskCedar
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,895
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,610
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerKhamsinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Khamsin is a clean fougere that matches a sharp splash of Sicilian lemon with fresh green leaves. The blend quickly settles into a dry lavender heart before landing on a warm base of cedarwood and amberwood. It works best as an easy, everyday option for casual spring afternoons when you want to feel refreshed…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Khamsin or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Khamsin is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Khamsin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Khamsin or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Khamsin 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Khamsin or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Khamsin projects furthest (Khamsin 70/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Khamsin and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Khamsin or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?
Khamsin suits evening wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Khamsin and Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Khamsin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk 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.
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