Fragrance comparison

Liyali Al Hilmiya vs The Ruler

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #51,936 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories.

Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

The Ruler0/4

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

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

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

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · 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

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,936

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

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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The Ruler by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere fragrance for men that revisits vintage barbershop traditions from the mid-1980s. It opens with a brisk, herbal punch of lavender, clary sage, basil, and bright lemon, sharpened by spicy caraway and anise. As the opening settles, dry woods take over, bringing cedar, sa…

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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 The Ruler?

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

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or The Ruler?

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

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or The Ruler?

Projection is very close: Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, The Ruler 63/100 for sillage.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and The Ruler smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Leather and Vetiver.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or The Ruler better for summer or winter?

Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear; The Ruler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and The Ruler?

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. The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.