Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Rose Scandal

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #48,639 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,894 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/3

Rose Scandal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Rose Scandal
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

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRose Scandal

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%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,639

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,894

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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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Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

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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, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Rose Scandal?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Rose Scandal?

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

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Rose Scandal?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Rose Scandal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Rose Scandal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Rose Scandal?

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. Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli.