Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Solid Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Solid BlackChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
Solid Black2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Sillage & projection
- Solid Black
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solid Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeelSolid BlackArabian OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.09/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
61%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya
SillageSolid Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
fruity69%
white floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
Top
PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomMagnoliaRoseGeranium
Base
VanillaPralineSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Peach, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring71
Summer39
Fall93
Winter100
Day74
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,089
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#25,498
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSolid BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLiyali 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 …
Reviews →Solid Black opens with a bright mix of peach, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into soft florals over a sweet vanilla, praline and musk base. It reads smooth, powdery and slightly creamy rather than dark or heavy. If you like citrus-fruity openings with a warm, sweet dry down, this is an easy one to sample.
Reviews →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 Solid Black?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Solid Black is rated 4.09/5 from 82 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Solid Black for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Solid Black?
They last about the same: Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Solid Black 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Solid Black?
Solid Black projects furthest (Solid Black 73/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Solid Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Geranium, Peach, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Solid Black better for summer or winter?
Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear; Solid Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Solid Black?
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. Solid Black has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Magnolia, Rose and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood and Musk.
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