Fragrance comparison

Sabooha vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sabooha

Nabeel

3.502 votes

Rank #64,205 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #53,184 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories.

Sabooha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sabooha2/3

Liyali Al Hilmiya1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sabooha
Sillage & projection: Sabooha
Value for money: Not scored
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

SaboohaNabeel

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySabooha

SillageSabooha

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

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletBergamotMarigold

Heart

JasmineLilyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyIrisVetiver

Base

CedarSandalowoodRed SandalwoodWhite MuskMoss

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,205

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,184

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sabooha by Nabeel is a dense floral blend that opens with bright yellow blooms and dries down into a heavy sandalwood base. Designed for women who appreciate traditional Arabian florality, it works best in cooler weather and formal evening settings where its thick accords can slowly unfurl.

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 …

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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, Sabooha or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories. Sabooha is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sabooha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sabooha or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

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

Which projects more, Sabooha or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Sabooha projects furthest (Sabooha 88/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sabooha and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Bergamot.

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

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

What are the notes in Sabooha and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Sabooha has top notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Red Sandalwood and White 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.