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Liyali Al Hilmiya vs Vodka Diamond

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

Updated 94 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Vodka Diamond

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
Vodka Diamond2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money
Vodka Diamond
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vodka Diamond

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Vodka DiamondParis Elysees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
3.97/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 21%
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

33%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value92
Category winnerVodka DiamondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
earthy70%
vanilla60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VetiverJasmine
Base2 to 3 hours
VanillaSandalowood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vodka Diamond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer82
Fall60
Winter39
Day100
Night53
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
Men95
Unisex2
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVodka DiamondHigher 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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Vodka Diamond by Paris Elysees is a classic citrus and woody fragrance for men that channels the traditional barbering style of late twentieth-century perfumery. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and crisp bergamot, giving immediate brightness. As the citrus settles, the scent transitions into an earthy…

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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 Vodka Diamond?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Vodka Diamond is rated 3.97/5 from 92 votes. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vodka Diamond for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Vodka Diamond?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Vodka Diamond 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liyali Al Hilmiya or Vodka Diamond?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Vodka Diamond 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liyali Al Hilmiya and Vodka Diamond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Liyali Al Hilmiya or Vodka Diamond better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Liyali Al Hilmiya and Vodka Diamond?

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. Vodka Diamond has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalowood.

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