Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Ishq

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 239 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,448 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ishq

Anfas

4.15215 votes

Rank #28,600 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ishq takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ishq
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Hayati1/5

Ishq4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

IshqAnfas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.15/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerIshqRating 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

50%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIshq

SillageIshq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value26

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

powdery80%

warm spicy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

SaffronJasmine

Heart

RaspberryAmber

Base

TalcOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Amber and Oakmoss. 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

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex41

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#28,600

PerfumerAsem Al Qassim, Christian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIshqHigher 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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Anfas Ishq opens with a sharp, juicy pop of sour raspberry cut with spicy saffron and soft jasmine. The top notes feel bright and tangy on skin, balancing warm spice with immediate berry sweetness during the first twenty minutes of wear. As the fragrance settles, warm amber fills out the heart while powdery talc and …

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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 Ishq?

Ishq takes 4 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Ishq is rated 4.15/5 from 215 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ishq for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Ishq?

Ishq lasts longest (Ishq 73/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Ishq?

Ishq projects furthest (Ishq 64/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Ishq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Hayati or Ishq better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Ishq?

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. Ishq has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Raspberry and Amber, a base of Talc and Oakmoss.