Megara vs Liyali Al Hilmiya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories.
MegaraChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Megara1/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Megara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MegaraLe GalionLiyali Al HilmiyaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%
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 hate45%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
22 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
Category winners
LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
green77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthAldehydesBergamotPeachRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoneyOrchidOrris
Base3 to 6 hours
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmbergris
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Raspberry and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Megara, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall75
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
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#37,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#50,980
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMegaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMegara by Le Galion is a vintage floral perfume launched in 1978. It opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, bitter-edged bergamot, and spring-like hyacinth, softened slightly by subtle hints of peach and raspberry. As the opening sparkle settles, a dense bouquet of jasmine, gardenia, rose, and lily-of-the-valley takes…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Megara or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories. Megara is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Megara for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Megara or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Megara 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Megara or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Projection is very close: Megara 63/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100 for sillage.
Do Megara and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Raspberry and Jasmine.
Is Megara or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?
Megara suits day or night wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Megara and Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Megara has top notes of Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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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