Fragrance comparison

Hayaam vs Virtual

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hayaam

Ajmal

4.4418 votes

Rank #19,995 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Virtual

Sapil · 2012

4.335 votes

Rank #63,233 Woody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayaam takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hayaam
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virtual
Choose it for a woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hayaam3/4

Virtual1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayaamAjmal

VirtualSapil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

4.33/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 50%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityHayaam

SillageHayaam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVirtualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

musky84%

rose77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody88%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantCitruses

Heart

MuskRosePlum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesAmber

Top

Floral Fruity Notes

Heart

MuskAmber

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesMusk, Woody Notes and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall0

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#63,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews1

Category winnerHayaamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Hayaam is a fruity, musky oud fragrance that opens with tart blackcurrant and bright citrus, then settles into a plush rose and plum heart. The dry down turns warmer and more resinous, with amber, woods and a steady oud hum. It tends to read best in cooler weather and evenings, especially if you like sweet fruit…

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Virtual by Sapil wears as a soft woody floral musk with a fruity-floral opening, a warm ambery heart, and a powdery woody base. It comes across smoother than bright, with a slightly classic feel. This looks best for someone who enjoys affordable, easy evening scents with gentle warmth. If you prefer crisp freshness o…

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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, Hayaam or Virtual?

Hayaam takes 3 of 4 categories. Hayaam is rated 4.44/5 from 18 votes; Virtual is rated 4.33/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hayaam for a fruity and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virtual for a woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayaam or Virtual?

Hayaam lasts longest (Hayaam 80/100, Virtual 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayaam or Virtual?

Hayaam projects furthest (Hayaam 65/100, Virtual 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayaam and Virtual smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Hayaam or Virtual better for summer or winter?

Hayaam suits evening wear; Virtual suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayaam and Virtual?

Hayaam has top notes of Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Musk, Rose and Plum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes and Amber. Virtual has top notes of Floral Fruity Notes, heart notes of Musk and Amber, a base of Woody Notes.