Fragrance comparison

Red Label vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #41,247 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,610 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories.

Red Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Red Label1/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection: Liyali Al Hilmiya
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Label

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Labelkari

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageLiyali Al Hilmiya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

powdery77%

rose69%

violet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon

Heart

NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,610

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Label or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories. Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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 sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Label or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Label or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya projects furthest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Label and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Red Label or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

Red Label suits day or night wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Label and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. 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.