Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Tabac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,184 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tabac

YanFroloff

4.254 votes

Rank #58,667 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tabac
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/3

Tabac2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac
Sillage & projection: Tabac
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

TabacYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTabac

SillageTabac

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%

woody100%

citrus92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Notes

Tobacco LeafWoody NotesBergamotIrisLabdanumLavenderOrangeMandarin OrangeAmberWater Lily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Labdanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Tabac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,184

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,667

PerfumerYan Froloff

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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Tabac by YanFroloff opens with an unexpected flash of bright bergamot and crisp orange before settling into dry, authentic tobacco leaf and warm woody notes. Instead of drowning in heavy, syrupy honey like typical cold-weather scents, this blend balances rich pipe tobacco with a cool hint of water lily and powdery iri…

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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 Tabac?

Tabac takes 2 of 3 categories. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Tabac is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tabac for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Tabac?

Tabac lasts longest (Tabac 90/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Tabac?

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

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Tabac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Labdanum and Amber.

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

Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear; Tabac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Tabac?

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. Tabac features Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Bergamot, Iris and Labdanum.