Fragrance comparison

Blue Sapphire vs Hayati

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 946 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious · 2013

4.19922 votes

Rank #595 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,769 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Sapphire takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blue Sapphire
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue Sapphire4/5

Hayati1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerBlue SapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

922 votes

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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlue Sapphire

SillageBlue Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal96%

oud88%

floral86%

citrus79%

warm spicy76%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonChamomileSageMarigoldSaffron

Heart

RoseIndian JasmineMagnolia

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmber

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Magnolia and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#595

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2013

Reviews146

Overall rank#37,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlue SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Sapphire opens with a tart burst of lemon, medicinal chamomile, and bittersweet saffron before settling into a deep heart of Indian jasmine and rose. The dry-down relies heavily on dark agarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber, creating a dense aromatic profile for cold weather and formal evening events.

Reviews →

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…

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, Blue Sapphire or Hayati?

Blue Sapphire takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue Sapphire is rated 4.19/5 from 922 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Blue Sapphire for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sapphire or Hayati?

Blue Sapphire lasts longest (Blue Sapphire 85/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sapphire or Hayati?

Blue Sapphire projects furthest (Blue Sapphire 78/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sapphire and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Magnolia and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Blue Sapphire or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sapphire and Hayati?

Blue Sapphire has top notes of Lemon, Chamomile, Sage and Marigold, heart notes of Rose, Indian Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Amber. 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.