Rafale vs Liyali Al Hilmiya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
RafaleChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rafale2/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Sillage & projection
- Rafale
- Value for money
- Liyali Al Hilmiya
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rafale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RafaleMolinardLiyali Al HilmiyaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 24%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 hate33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 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
SillageRafale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
herbal70%
lavender60%
white floral50%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lavender, Bergamot and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter22
Day100
Night13
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#37,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#53,184
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRafaleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …
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, Rafale or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime 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, Rafale or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rafale or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rafale and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lavender, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Rafale or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?
Rafale suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rafale and Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia. 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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