Fragrance comparison

Velmos vs Liyali Al Hilmiya

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Velmos

Reeh Al Madinah

5.004 votes

Rank #26,889 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Liyali Al Hilmiya

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #47,334 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Velmos
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liyali Al Hilmiya
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Velmos3/4

Liyali Al Hilmiya0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VelmosReeh Al Madinah

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVelmos

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVelmosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

citrus58%

aromatic44%

herbal30%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusTangerineBergamot

Heart

LavenderGinger

Base

PatchouliOakmoss

Top

RaspberryFruity NotesLemonLavenderGeraniumPeachBergamotTangerine

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRoseJasmineOrange BlossomVioletBlack PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaLabdanumAmberSandalowoodMuskPineLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,334

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVelmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velmos is a bright, easygoing aromatic fougere with a citrus first impression, soft lavender through the middle, and a mossy patchouli base that gives it more depth than a basic fresh scent. It wears clean, smooth, and lightly spicy, making it a strong fit for daily use, especially if you like modern blue-style fragra…

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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, Velmos or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Velmos takes 3 of 4 categories. Velmos is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Liyali Al Hilmiya is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Velmos for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Liyali Al Hilmiya for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Velmos or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Velmos lasts longest (Velmos 85/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velmos or Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Projection is very close: Velmos 63/100, Liyali Al Hilmiya 63/100 for sillage.

Do Velmos and Liyali Al Hilmiya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot and Lavender.

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

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

What are the notes in Velmos and Liyali Al Hilmiya?

Velmos has top notes of Citrus, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Ginger, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.