Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Magnificent Istria

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #51,289 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Magnificent Istria

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #79,621 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 1 of 1 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Magnificent Istria
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/1

Magnificent Istria0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Magnificent IstriaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

white floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

Notes

Mandarin OrangeOrange BlossomPine needlesBlack ElderBergamotLavenderRosemaryLemonSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Magnificent Istria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,289

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#79,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Magnificent Istria by The Dua Brand is an aromatic green fragrance built around brisk pine needles, bright citrus, and garden herbs. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and energetic. As the initial brightness settles, rosemary, sage, and black elder introduce a …

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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.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Magnificent Istria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Magnificent Istria better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Magnificent Istria?

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. Magnificent Istria features Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Pine needles, Black Elder and Bergamot.