Fragrance comparison

Rubino vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #47,822 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 0 categories split evenly.

Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rubino0/1

Liyali Al Hilmiya0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,822

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rubino or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

No clear winner: the 0 categories split evenly. Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Rubino and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Bergamot.

Is Rubino or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubino and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.