Fragrance comparison

Sissi vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,382 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #47,966 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Sissi3/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

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

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Sissi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#47,966

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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, Sissi or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Sissi takes 3 of 4 categories. Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sissi or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

They last about the same: Sissi 82/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sissi or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sissi and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

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

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

What are the notes in Sissi and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk 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.