Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 759 ratings analysed

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,328 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 2 of 4 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/4

Reckless2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Peach, Bergamot and Cinnamon. 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–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,328

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher 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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Reckless reads as a polished sweet floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang and sparkling aldehydes up top, then a softer fruity, powdery heart. Several wearers compare it to Love, Don't Be Shy, but with a cleaner floral profile and a smoother, more balanced feel. It suits someone who wants a feminine, dressed-up scent with s…

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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 Reckless?

Reckless takes 2 of 4 categories. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Reckless?

They last about the same: Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Reckless 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Peach, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

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

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Reckless?

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. Reckless has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Rose, a base of Clove, Castoreum, Vetiver and oak moss.