Fragrance comparison

Explosea vs Hayba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

7 wins

Explosea

Once

4.2571 votes

Rank #7,173 CitrusMarine

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Hayba

Ajmal

4.0089 votes

Rank #8,131 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explosea takes 7 of 7 categories.

Explosea
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hayba
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

Explosea7/7

Hayba0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExploseaOnce

HaybaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 36%

Category winnerExploseaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerExploseaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityExplosea

SillageExplosea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerExploseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

powdery72%

rose58%

musky44%

earthy30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesSea NotesSaffron

Heart

Cashmere MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberLicoriceRose

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

RoseSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmeg

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliAmber

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall43

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExploseaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men31

Unisex54

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,173

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#8,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerExploseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Explosea by Once creates a bold marine presence for anyone seeking a salty, citrus-forward fragrance. This composition moves from sharp, zesty openings into deeper aquatic and resinous layers. Ideal for warm weather wear, it offers a distinct, high-impact scent profile that avoids the typical blue aquatic cliches foun…

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Ajmal Hayba is a unisex woody floral musk built around a spicy rose opening. Rose and saffron lift quickly into nutmeg warmth, then the heart turns darker and earthier with nagarmotha (cypriol), patchouli and amber. The dry-down is smooth and woody, with sandalwood and guaiac over musk and cedar. It reads warm, sligh…

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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, Explosea or Hayba?

Explosea takes 7 of 7 categories. Explosea is rated 4.25/5 from 71 votes; Hayba is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes. Choose Explosea for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hayba for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Explosea or Hayba?

They last about the same: Explosea 78/100, Hayba 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Explosea or Hayba?

Explosea projects furthest (Explosea 70/100, Hayba 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explosea and Hayba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Rose.

Is Explosea or Hayba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Explosea is the stronger pick. For winter, Hayba is the stronger pick. Explosea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explosea and Hayba?

Explosea has top notes of Citruses, Sea Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Licorice, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Hayba has top notes of Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Cedar.