Fragrance comparison

Farnesiana vs Hayati

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 398 ratings analysed

4 wins

Farnesiana

Caron · 1947

4.25374 votes

Rank #23,133 PowderyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,421 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Farnesiana takes 4 of 5 categories.

Farnesiana
Choose it for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Farnesiana4/5

Hayati1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FarnesianaCaron

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerFarnesianaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 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

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFarnesiana

SillageFarnesiana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

vanilla53%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaHayBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodOpoponaxMusk

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Farnesiana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,133

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1947

Reviews2

Overall rank#33,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFarnesianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Farnesiana is an unusual yellow floral perfume dominated by fluffy mimosa blossoms, sun-cured hay, and sweet almond paste. The first spritz unleashes a sharp herbal snap of green bergamot and tart black currant. Give the formula ten minutes on skin. Once the initial solvent sting lifts, the fragrance softens int…

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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, Farnesiana or Hayati?

Farnesiana takes 4 of 5 categories. Farnesiana is rated 4.25/5 from 374 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Farnesiana for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Farnesiana or Hayati?

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

Which projects more, Farnesiana or Hayati?

Farnesiana projects furthest (Farnesiana 64/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Farnesiana and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Farnesiana or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Farnesiana suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Farnesiana and Hayati?

Farnesiana has top notes of Mimosa, Hay, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Opoponax and Musk. 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.