Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Sofia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,328 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sofia

Thera Cosméticos

3.8629 votes

Rank #53,631 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 4 of 4 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sofia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya4/4

Sofia0/4

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

SofiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.86/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 25%

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

34%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet 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

GrapefruitTangerineCassis

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangTuberosePearLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskSandalowoodOrrisCashmeran

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter58

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,328

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,631

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Sofia by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp spray of grapefruit and sweet tangerine, sharpened slightly by tart cassis. This energetic citrus start quickly softens into a dense floral heart dominated by orange blossom, luminous jasmine, and creamy tuberose, while ylang-ylang adds a subtle golden warmth. As the fragra…

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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 Sofia?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 4 of 4 categories. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Sofia is rated 3.86/5 from 29 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sofia for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Sofia?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Sofia 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Sofia?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Sofia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Sofia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

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

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Sofia?

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. Sofia has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalowood, Orris and Cashmeran.