Fragrance comparison

Kristina Orbakaite vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Kristina Orbakaite

Parade of Stars

3.5026 votes

Rank #53,973 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #47,819 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kristina Orbakaite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, 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.

Kristina Orbakaite0/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya4/4

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: Liyali Al Hilmiya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kristina OrbakaiteParade of Stars

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 21%Want 39%

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

15%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral90%

citrus80%

musky70%

sweet60%

woody50%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite RoseBamboo

Base4-6 hrs

Powdery NotesWhite MuskVetiverCedar

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Kristina Orbakaite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,819

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parade of Stars launched Kristina Orbakaite in 2010 as a breezy citrus floral for everyday daytime wear. The opening sparkles with juicy mandarin orange and crisp orange blossom. A quick alcohol lift settles within three minutes. Soon, watery bamboo and fresh white rose step forward to create a clean, dewy heart. The …

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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kristina Orbakaite or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 4 of 4 categories. Kristina Orbakaite is rated 3.50/5 from 26 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Kristina Orbakaite for a powdery and white floral character. Best in spring, 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, Kristina Orbakaite or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Kristina Orbakaite 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kristina Orbakaite or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Kristina Orbakaite 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kristina Orbakaite and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Kristina Orbakaite or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kristina Orbakaite and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Kristina Orbakaite has top notes of Orange Blossom, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, White Rose and Bamboo, a base of Powdery Notes, White Musk, Vetiver 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.