Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Iconic Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,769 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Iconic Oud

Rituals

4.2614 votes

Rank #32,997 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iconic Oud
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hayati0/5

Iconic Oud4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

Iconic OudRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.26/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerIconic OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityIconic Oud

SillageIconic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

leather100%

powdery92%

woody84%

oud77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

Top

BergamotRose

Heart

LeatherViolet

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIconic OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Iconic Oud by Rituals delivers a grounded, leather-forward composition for those who appreciate woody depth. The opening of bergamot and rose softens into a persistent heart of violet and leather. On the skin, the base of sandalwood, agarwood, and vanilla settles into a smooth, resinous finish. It is a versatile choic…

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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, Hayati or Iconic Oud?

Iconic Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Iconic Oud is rated 4.26/5 from 14 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iconic Oud for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Iconic Oud?

Iconic Oud lasts longest (Iconic Oud 68/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Iconic Oud?

Iconic Oud projects furthest (Iconic Oud 63/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Iconic Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Hayati or Iconic Oud better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Iconic Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Iconic Oud?

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. Iconic Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Leather and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.