Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 31 vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mini Varens 31

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #58,220 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #49,291 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 31
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mini Varens 312/3

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Varens 31
Sillage & projection: Mini Varens 31
Value for money: Not scored
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

Mini Varens 31Ulric de Varens

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

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

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMini Varens 31

SillageMini Varens 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

citrus61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangVioletBergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisAldehydesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

TuberosePeach

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,291

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Varens 31 opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and lush ylang-ylang before softening into a cosmetic violet cloud. It smells cleanly retro yet cheerful. The heart introduces powdery iris and crisp aldehydes, keeping the jasmine petals lively rather than heavy on warm skin. As the scent settles, ripe peach and c…

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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mini Varens 31 or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 31 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mini Varens 31 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 31 or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Mini Varens 31 lasts longest (Mini Varens 31 92/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 31 or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Mini Varens 31 projects furthest (Mini Varens 31 79/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 31 and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Mini Varens 31 or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 31 suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 31 and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Mini Varens 31 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Aldehydes and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose and Peach. 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.