Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Next2Me Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,610 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Next2Me Men

JAFRA

3.673 votes

Rank #66,575 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Next2Me Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4

Next2Me Men0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money: Tie
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

Next2Me MenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%

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

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match41%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

Top

LemonTangerineLavender

Heart

FreesiaCedarSandalowood

Base

PatchouliMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Tangerine and Sandalowood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,575

PerfumerAdilson Rato, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Next2Me Men by JAFRA delivers an approachable woody and citrus blend launched in 2014. It leans on a crisp opening of lemon and tangerine, transitioning into a grounding heart of cedar and sandalwood. This aromatic scent works best for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, uncomplicated presence. It brings a bala…

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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, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Next2Me Men?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Next2Me Men is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Next2Me Men for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Next2Me Men?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Next2Me Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Next2Me Men?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Next2Me Men 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Next2Me Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Tangerine and Sandalowood.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Next2Me Men better for summer or winter?

Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear; Next2Me Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Next2Me Men?

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. Next2Me Men has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Cedar and Sandalowood, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Tonka Bean.