Fragrance comparison

Al Hobb Hayat vs Less is More

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Al Hobb Hayat

Rasasi

4.1637 votes

Rank #18,905 SweetFruity

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60%scent match

Closely related

Less is More

Make Up Store

3.628 votes

Rank #60,265 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Hobb Hayat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Less is More
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Al Hobb Hayat2/4

Less is More2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Less is More
Sillage & projection: Less is More
Value for money: Al Hobb Hayat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Hobb Hayat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hobb HayatRasasi

Less is MoreMake Up Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLess is More

SillageLess is More

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl Hobb HayatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity88%

citrus77%

tropical65%

vanilla53%

musky42%

fruity100%

sweet88%

tropical77%

fresh65%

marine53%

musky42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

PralinePlumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaMuskCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleTangerineRed Currant

Heart2 to 4 hours

MangoLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskSea NotesPlum

InformationalShared notesMango, Tangerine, Plum and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Less is More, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall93

Winter36

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#60,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAl Hobb HayatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Hobb Hayat by Rasasi is a floral fruity gourmand that leans into vibrant tropical notes. The opening delivers a sharp burst of mango and citrus, while the heart introduces a creamy praline accord that feels soft on the skin. It works best as a casual daytime scent for spring and early autumn, offering a sweet but a…

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Less is More by Make Up Store presents a vibrant floral fruity profile built around mouthwatering sweetness. The opening arrives with a lively punch of juicy pineapple, tangy red currant, and zesty tangerine. As the initial brightness settles, lush mango emerges alongside delicate lily-of-the-valley and dewy cyclamen,…

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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, Al Hobb Hayat or Less is More?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Hobb Hayat is rated 4.16/5 from 37 votes; Less is More is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Al Hobb Hayat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Less is More for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hobb Hayat or Less is More?

Less is More lasts longest (Less is More 67/100, Al Hobb Hayat 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hobb Hayat or Less is More?

Less is More projects furthest (Less is More 65/100, Al Hobb Hayat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hobb Hayat and Less is More smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Tangerine, Plum and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Al Hobb Hayat or Less is More better for summer or winter?

Al Hobb Hayat suits daytime wear; Less is More suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Hobb Hayat and Less is More?

Al Hobb Hayat has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Praline, Plum and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Less is More has top notes of Pineapple, Tangerine and Red Currant, heart notes of Mango, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Sea Notes and Plum.