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RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Liyali Al Hilmiya

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)1/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Sillage & projection
RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Value for money
Liyali Al Hilmiya
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
RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF
Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
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
33%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
33%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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate56
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLiyali Al Hilmiya

SillageRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value75
Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky92%
metallic84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesMusk, Black Pepper, Leather and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,936

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUZHA CHORNA by SYF opens with a striking metallic bite paired with dark, earthy black rose. As it settles, notes of myrrh and incense provide a resinous depth, grounding the composition. This unisex scent suits those who prefer bold, challenging profiles for cooler evenings. It is a dense, moody fragrance that sits 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 …

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, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 3 of 4 categories. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Liyali Al Hilmiya lasts longest (Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) projects furthest (RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Black Pepper, Leather and Raspberry.

Is RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) suits day or night wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose. 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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