Fragrance comparison

Hatem vs Oak for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

5 wins

Hatem

Rasasi

3.90188 votes

Rank #4,990 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Oak for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.2390 votes

Rank #10,241 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hatem takes 5 of 7 categories.

Hatem
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oak for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hatem5/7

Oak for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HatemRasasi

Oak for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerOak for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

41%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerOak for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHatem

SillageHatem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value68

Category winnerHatemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match74%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotLavenderClary Sage

Heart

SpicesWoodsy NotesRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonJuniperClary SageAldehydes

Heart

NutmegLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerPepperCloveGeranium

Base

OakVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetyverCoffeePatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall46

Winter24

Day100

Night38

Spring29

Summer19

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night85

Category winnerHatemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#10,241

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerHatemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hatem by Rasasi is a crisp, woody-spicy fragrance that bridges the gap between traditional aromatic freshness and modern dry-down depth. It centers on a sharp Amalfi lemon opening that quickly softens into a clean, musky base. This is a versatile, year-round daily driver for those who prefer an understated, masculine-…

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Oak for Men is a woody spicy scent that grounds itself in the rugged profile of forest notes. Built with top notes of bergamot and juniper, it warms into a heart of nutmeg and clove. This fragrance is a solid choice for cooler days when you want a masculine profile that sticks close to the skin without being overwhelm…

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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, Hatem or Oak for Men?

Hatem takes 5 of 7 categories. Hatem is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; Oak for Men is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes. Choose Hatem for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oak for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hatem or Oak for Men?

They last about the same: Hatem 64/100, Oak for Men 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hatem or Oak for Men?

Projection is very close: Hatem 57/100, Oak for Men 55/100 for sillage.

Do Hatem and Oak for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage.

Is Hatem or Oak for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hatem is the stronger pick. For winter, Oak for Men is the stronger pick. Hatem suits daytime wear; Oak for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hatem and Oak for Men?

Hatem has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Spices, Woodsy Notes, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Oak for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Pepper, a base of Oak, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.