Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs MJ Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,941 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

MJ Man

Marc Joseph

4.569 votes

Rank #33,490 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MJ Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MJ Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Hayati0/4

MJ Man4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

MJ ManMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMJ Man

SillageMJ Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value93

Category winnerMJ ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

mossy58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Precious WoodsGalbanumElemi resinGranny Smith apple

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWhite MuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amber. Durations are only published for MJ Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring86

Summer71

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#33,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMJ ManHigher 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…

Reviews →

Marc Joseph MJ Man is a crisp woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of bright citrus, aromatic greenery, and grounding forest woods. The fragrance bursts to life with an energetic opening of tart pink grapefruit, Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper berries. As the initial citrus effervescence se…

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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 MJ Man?

MJ Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; MJ Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MJ Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or MJ Man?

MJ Man lasts longest (MJ Man 72/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or MJ Man?

MJ Man projects furthest (MJ Man 57/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and MJ Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amber.

Is Hayati or MJ Man better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; MJ Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and MJ Man?

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. MJ Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Precious Woods, Galbanum, Elemi resin and Granny Smith apple, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Patchouli and Amber.