The Ruler vs Liyali Al Hilmiya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories.
The RulerChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Liyali Al HilmiyaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Ruler0/4
Liyali Al Hilmiya2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- 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
The RulerThe Dua BrandLiyali Al HilmiyaNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
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 hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,057
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,936
PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLiyali Al HilmiyaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Ruler by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere fragrance for men that revisits vintage barbershop traditions from the mid-1980s. It opens with a brisk, herbal punch of lavender, clary sage, basil, and bright lemon, sharpened by spicy caraway and anise. As the opening settles, dry woods take over, bringing cedar, sa…
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, The Ruler or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Liyali Al Hilmiya takes 2 of 4 categories. The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Ruler or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
They last about the same: The Ruler 80/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Ruler or Liyali Al Hilmiya?
Projection is very close: The Ruler 63/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100 for sillage.
Do The Ruler and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Leather and Vetiver.
Is The Ruler or Liyali Al Hilmiya better for summer or winter?
The Ruler suits evening wear; Liyali Al Hilmiya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Ruler and Liyali Al Hilmiya?
The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage 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.
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