Fragrance comparison

Hayaam vs White Edition Black Currant

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hayaam

Ajmal

4.4418 votes

Rank #18,988 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

White Edition Black Currant

Gritti

3.8329 votes

Rank #51,042 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayaam takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hayaam
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Edition Black Currant
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hayaam4/5

White Edition Black Currant1/5

Ratings & consensus: Hayaam
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hayaam
Sillage & projection: White Edition Black Currant
Value for money: Hayaam
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

White Edition Black CurrantGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerHayaamRating 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

31%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHayaam

SillageWhite Edition Black Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHayaamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

musky84%

rose77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

floral92%

musky84%

woody77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, musky and 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spicy NotesFloral NotesGreen Accord

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskWhite WoodWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Citruses, Musk and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for White Edition Black Currant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#51,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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White Edition Black Currant by Gritti brings a sharp, tart burst of fruit straight into a clean cedar base. The opening pairs tangy black currant with zesty citruses, creating an immediate crispness that feels lively and refreshing. As the initial brightness settles, soft floral notes and a crisp green accord blend wi…

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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, Hayaam or White Edition Black Currant?

Hayaam takes 4 of 5 categories. Hayaam is rated 4.44/5 from 18 votes; White Edition Black Currant is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes. Choose Hayaam for a fruity and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Edition Black Currant for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayaam or White Edition Black Currant?

Hayaam lasts longest (Hayaam 80/100, White Edition Black Currant 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayaam or White Edition Black Currant?

White Edition Black Currant projects furthest (White Edition Black Currant 70/100, Hayaam 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayaam and White Edition Black Currant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Citruses, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is Hayaam or White Edition Black Currant better for summer or winter?

Hayaam suits evening wear; White Edition Black Currant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayaam and White Edition Black Currant?

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. White Edition Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Floral Notes and Green Accord, a base of Musk, White Wood, Woody Notes and Cedar.