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Fragrance comparison

Âmbar vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 104 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Âmbar

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Âmbar1/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Âmbar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ÂmbarPhebo
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 39%Had 20%Want 41%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

102 votes

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
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value75
Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
floral61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemon
Heart
AmberVanilla FlowerFrangipani
Base
VanillaSandalowoodPatchouliLabdanumMusk
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer13
Fall93
Winter100
Day51
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,089

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerÂmbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Âmbar opens with a bright flash of bergamot and lemon before settling into a cozy, resinous core. The heart introduces frangipani and vanilla flower, giving the amber accord a creamy floral texture instead of heavy spice. As it dries down, labdanum and sandalwood combine with patchouli and musk, creating a smoot…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Âmbar or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. Âmbar is rated 4.16/5 from 102 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Âmbar for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Âmbar or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Âmbar 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Âmbar or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Âmbar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Âmbar and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Amber and Vanilla.

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

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

What are the notes in Âmbar and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Âmbar has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Vanilla Flower and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla, Sandalowood, Patchouli and Labdanum. 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.

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