Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Moonlight

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,721 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Moonlight

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #73,986 VioletFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Moonlight
Choose it for a violet and fruity character. Wins on longevity.

Hayati2/3

Moonlight1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

MoonlightGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMoonlight

SillageHayati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

violet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity 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

VioletPlumFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJasmineRose

Base6-10 hrs

AmbergrisVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Plum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Moonlight, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Party 30%Casual 17%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#73,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHayatiHigher 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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Moonlight by Gulf Orchid opens with a noticeable burst of dark plum, powdery violet, and tart mixed fruit. The alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, leaving a thick, velvety fruitiness on the skin. The plum hits right away. As the scent settles, a dramatic crimson rose steps forward alongside earthy patchouli…

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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 lasts longer, Hayati or Moonlight?

Moonlight lasts longest (Moonlight 80/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Moonlight?

Hayati projects furthest (Hayati 53/100, Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Moonlight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Plum and Vanilla.

Is Hayati or Moonlight better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hayati and Moonlight?

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. Moonlight has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla and Musk.