Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Van Cleef
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%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.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
Van Cleef2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Sillage & projection
- Van Cleef
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeelVan CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
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
43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya
SillageVan Cleef
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%
aromatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and aromatic
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
Top20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Geranium, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
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#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Category winnerVan CleefHigher 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 →Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
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 Van Cleef?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Van Cleef?
They last about the same: Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Van Cleef 79/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Van Cleef?
Van Cleef projects furthest (Van Cleef 72/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Van Cleef smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Geranium, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Van Cleef better for summer or winter?
Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear; Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Van Cleef?
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. Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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