Fragrance comparison

Eau D'Essence vs Hayati

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau D'Essence

Mario Valentino

4.1429 votes

Rank #22,214 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #36,103 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau D'Essence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau D'Essence
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau D'Essence3/5

Hayati2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau D'EssenceMario Valentino

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerEau D'EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageEau D'Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeViolet

Heart1 to 3 hours

CardamomVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

TeaMuskAmber

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Eau D'Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall25

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEau D'EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau D'Essence by Mario Valentino is a crisp floral woody musk built around tart fruit, invigorating herbs, and clean woods. Released in 1999, it opens with tangy black currant, sparkling mandarin orange, and soft violet petals. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of green tea, aromatic cardamom, and cedar gives …

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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, Eau D'Essence or Hayati?

Eau D'Essence takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau D'Essence is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Eau D'Essence for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau D'Essence or Hayati?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, Eau D'Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau D'Essence or Hayati?

Eau D'Essence projects furthest (Eau D'Essence 67/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau D'Essence and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Cardamom.

Is Eau D'Essence or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Eau D'Essence suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau D'Essence and Hayati?

Eau D'Essence has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Cardamom, Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli, a base of Tea, Musk 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.