Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Mark Birley

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #35,571 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mark Birley takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hayati2/5

Mark Birley3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

Mark BirleyMark Birley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageMark Birley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMark BirleyHigher 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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Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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, Hayati or Mark Birley?

Mark Birley takes 3 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Mark Birley?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Mark Birley?

Projection is very close: Mark Birley 54/100, Hayati 53/100 for sillage.

Do Hayati and Mark Birley smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Hayati or Mark Birley better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Mark Birley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Mark Birley?

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. Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.