Obsession vs Liyali Al Hilmiya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ObsessionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obsession2/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Sillage & projection
- Obsession
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ObsessionCalvin KleinLiyali Al HilmiyaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes
Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%
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 hate34%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
10,109 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
Category winners
LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya
SillageObsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base6 to 10 hours
AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon. Durations are only published for Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer16
Fall94
Winter100
Day51
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#28,944
PerfumerJean Guichard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,542
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObsession by Calvin Klein is an unapologetic oriental spicy fragrance built around rich amber, warm spices, and smoky resins. The scent opens with a surprising flash of green notes, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach, laced immediately with aromatic basil and smooth vanilla. As the citrus settles, a dense core of corian…
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, Obsession or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Obsession or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
They last about the same: Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Obsession 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Obsession or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsession and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon.
Is Obsession or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?
Obsession suits evening wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsession and Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Obsession has top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander and Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet and Musk. 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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