Fragrance comparison

Hayat vs Vétiver d'Or

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hayat

Maiora Parfum

3.6453 votes

Rank #13,512 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Vétiver d'Or

Pro Fragrantia

3.502 votes

Rank #63,442 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayat takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hayat
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vétiver d'Or
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hayat4/4

Vétiver d'Or0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatMaiora Parfum

Vétiver d'OrPro Fragrantia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHayat

SillageHayat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerHayatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

coffee77%

almond69%

amber61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeAlmond

Heart

Tonka BeanCaramelBrown sugar

Base

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodAmberVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondCaramel

Heart1 to 2 hours

MapleArganSyrupTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaLeatherAmberTonka BeanMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Tonka Bean, Caramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vétiver d'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer10

Fall65

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,512

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#63,442

PerfumerThomas Nipkow

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHayatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hayat by Maiora Parfum opens with a punchy, roasted coffee and toasted almond accord that immediately commands attention. This unisex fragrance moves into a warm heart of caramel and brown sugar, grounding the composition in a gourmand sweetness. Best suited for cooler autumn days, it provides a cozy, comforting scent…

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Vétiver d'Or by Pro Fragrantia balances rich confectionery warmth with an earthy, rooted base. The opening pairs nutty almond with melted caramel, creating a sweet, nutty introduction that feels creamy rather than sugary. Soon after, hints of maple and syrup emerge alongside lush tuberose and argan, adding depth to th…

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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, Hayat or Vétiver d'Or?

Hayat takes 4 of 4 categories. Hayat is rated 3.64/5 from 53 votes; Vétiver d'Or is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hayat for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vétiver d'Or for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayat or Vétiver d'Or?

Hayat lasts longest (Hayat 83/100, Vétiver d'Or 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayat or Vétiver d'Or?

Hayat projects furthest (Hayat 75/100, Vétiver d'Or 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayat and Vétiver d'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Tonka Bean, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Hayat or Vétiver d'Or better for summer or winter?

Hayat suits evening wear; Vétiver d'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayat and Vétiver d'Or?

Hayat has top notes of Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Caramel and Brown sugar, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Vétiver d'Or has top notes of Almond and Caramel, heart notes of Maple, Argan, Syrup and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Leather.