Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Soothing Zephyr

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #36,525 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Soothing Zephyr

PARIS CORNER

3.7942 votes

Rank #20,615 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Soothing Zephyr
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hayati3/5

Soothing Zephyr2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

Soothing ZephyrPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

3.79/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%

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

29%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageHayati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSoothing ZephyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

musky100%

amber92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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

Jasmine

Heart1 to 2 hours

Tonka BeanAmber

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskPrecious WoodsOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAmber, Precious Woods and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Soothing Zephyr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer79

Fall84

Winter53

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex81

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSoothing ZephyrHigher 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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Soothing Zephyr by Paris Corner presents a crisp, clean take on oriental floral styling. The scent opens with a brisk jasmine that carries a cool, almost metallic freshness rather than heavy floral sweetness. As the initial brightness settles, warm amber and tonka bean introduce a gentle sweetness that balances the fl…

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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 Soothing Zephyr?

Hayati takes 3 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Soothing Zephyr is rated 3.79/5 from 42 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Soothing Zephyr for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Soothing Zephyr?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, Soothing Zephyr 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Soothing Zephyr?

Hayati projects furthest (Hayati 53/100, Soothing Zephyr 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Soothing Zephyr smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Precious Woods and Oakmoss.

Is Hayati or Soothing Zephyr better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Soothing Zephyr suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Soothing Zephyr?

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. Soothing Zephyr has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Musk, Precious Woods and Oakmoss.