Fragrance comparison

Aretha vs Hayati

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #64,560 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,769 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Aretha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aretha2/4

Hayati2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArethaAjmal

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both rose, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Magnolia. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…

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Hayati opens as a dark rose with fruity lift, more blackcurrant and raspberry than syrupy jam. Wearer feedback points to a balanced fruit and flower profile, then a woody, musky dry-down that keeps the scent from feeling overly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys a richer Middle Eastern rose style without harsh oud fun…

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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, Aretha or Hayati?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aretha or Hayati?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aretha or Hayati?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aretha and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Magnolia.

Is Aretha or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aretha and Hayati?

Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Hayati has top notes of Rose, Raspberry, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedar, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Precious Woods.