Fragrance comparison

Christopher Shannon vs Hayati

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,743 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 3 of 5 categories.

Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus 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 ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Christopher Shannon2/5

Hayati3/5

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

Christopher ShannonVerduu

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerHayatiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChristopher Shannon

SillageChristopher Shannon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Magnolia, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Christopher Shannon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Shannon by Verduu is a brisk, unconventional scent that wakes up your senses right away. The opening delivers a vibrant flash of tart mandarin orange and grated ginger, supported by an earthy kick of turmeric and aromatic cumin. It is dry, crisp, and slightly prickly. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bi…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Christopher Shannon or Hayati?

Hayati takes 3 of 5 categories. Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Shannon or Hayati?

Christopher Shannon lasts longest (Christopher Shannon 71/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Shannon or Hayati?

Christopher Shannon projects furthest (Christopher Shannon 66/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher Shannon and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.

Is Christopher Shannon or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher Shannon and Hayati?

Christopher Shannon has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Oil, Magnolia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oak and Cashmere Wood. 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.