Fragrance comparison

Genual vs Hayati

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Genual

RING

4.836 votes

Rank #41,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,439 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genual takes 2 of 4 categories.

Genual
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genual2/4

Hayati1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Genual
Value for money: Genual
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

GenualRING

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGenual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGenualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonJasmineSaffron

Heart

AmberSweet Almond

Base

Cedar

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,808

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genual is a woody amber scent with a bright lemon opening, a soft floral touch from jasmine, and a warm saffron edge. As it settles, sweet almond and amber give it a smooth, slightly nutty feel over cedar. It reads polished, easy to wear, and more daytime than night. If you like warm woods with some sweetness but do n…

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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, Genual or Hayati?

Genual takes 2 of 4 categories. Genual is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Genual for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genual or Hayati?

They last about the same: Genual 63/100, Hayati 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Genual or Hayati?

Genual projects furthest (Genual 75/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Genual and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Amber and Cedar.

Is Genual or Hayati better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Genual and Hayati?

Genual has top notes of Lemon, Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Amber and Sweet Almond, a base of Cedar. 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.