Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Sonit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,612 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Sonit

Nilafar du Nil

3.9624 votes

Rank #40,655 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonit takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Hayati2/5

Sonit3/5

Ratings & consensus: Hayati
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sonit
Sillage & projection: Sonit
Value for money: Sonit
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

SonitNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerHayatiRating 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

53%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySonit

SillageSonit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value95

Category winnerSonitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

honey61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomAnise

Base

VanillaMuskVioletCoffeePatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Honey. 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

Summer92

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,655

PerfumerAbdelFattah Nassar

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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Sonit by Nilafar du Nil is a rich Chypre Floral that leans into sweetness and warmth. It opens with bright mandarin and calming lavender before settling into a deep heart of honey and ylang-ylang. This is an assertive scent designed for those who appreciate complex, long-lasting profiles that transition beautifully fr…

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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 Sonit?

Sonit takes 3 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Sonit is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sonit for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Sonit?

Sonit lasts longest (Sonit 79/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Sonit?

Sonit projects furthest (Sonit 81/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Sonit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Honey.

Is Hayati or Sonit better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Sonit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Sonit?

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. Sonit has top notes of Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Violet and Coffee.