Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Hayati

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic

Blackglama

3.9020 votes

Rank #24,292 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,719 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Epic3/4

Hayati1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicBlackglama

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

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

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEpic

SillageEpic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,292

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#37,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEpicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …

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…

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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, Epic or Hayati?

Epic takes 3 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Hayati?

Epic lasts longest (Epic 72/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Hayati?

Epic projects furthest (Epic 62/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Oakmoss.

Is Epic or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Epic suits day or night wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Hayati?

Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.