Fragrance comparison

Century XVI vs Hayati

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #62,794 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #34,172 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 4 of 4 categories.

Century XVI
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Century XVI0/4

Hayati4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hayati
Sillage & projection: Hayati
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

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

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

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageHayati

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

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WhiskeySaffronJasmineLeatherCedarAmberAgarwoodVanillaHoneyRoseFigCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Century XVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day32

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 21%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Century XVI opens with an intense splash of boozy whiskey and sticky dark honey. A sharp alcohol flare fades within three minutes, leaving a thick blanket of spiced saffron, dried fig, and sweet cinnamon across the skin. You will immediately notice the woody weight beneath the sweetness. Dry cedar and sm…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Century XVI or Hayati?

Hayati takes 4 of 4 categories. Century XVI is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Century XVI for a woody and whiskey character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Century XVI or Hayati?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, Century XVI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Century XVI or Hayati?

Hayati projects furthest (Hayati 53/100, Century XVI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Century XVI and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Cedar, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Century XVI or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Century XVI suits evening wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Century XVI and Hayati?

Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar. 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.