Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Chanel

4.176 votes

Rank #56,735 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #49,542 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel1/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel
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

Le 1940 Rouge de ChanelChanel

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

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

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLe 1940 Rouge de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberJava vetiver oil

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Rose, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,735

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,542

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel by Chanel is a historic floral aldehyde composition formulated by master perfumer Ernest Beaux in 1931. The fragrance opens with an exhilarating, effervescent burst of aldehydes coupled with the green, peppery bite of geranium. As the initial sharpness calms, a rich heart of dewy red rose and s…

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, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories. Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

They last about the same: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 80/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Projection is very close: Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel 64/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100 for sillage.

Do Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rose, Violet and Amber.

Is Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Le 1940 Rouge de Chanel has top notes of Geranium and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Amber and Java vetiver oil. 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.