Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,610 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud

Asgharali

4.4134 votes

Rank #7,821 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4

Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Oud
Value for money: Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

OudAsgharali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 60%

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

59%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageOud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

oud92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

RaspberryBergamotWater Notes

Heart

RoseVioletGeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiverSandalwoodCedarLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot. 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–

Spring56

Summer25

Fall81

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men40

Unisex60

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#7,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOudHigher 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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Asgharali Oud opens with a juicy raspberry and bergamot lift before settling into rose, dry woods and a polished oud base. The overall feel is traditional rather than sugary, with amber, patchouli and soft vanilla smoothing the edges. It tends to suit cooler evenings best, especially if you enjoy Middle Eastern styled…

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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 Oud?

Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Oud is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Oud?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Oud?

Oud projects furthest (Oud 72/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Oud?

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. Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.