Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Tekapo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,769 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tekapo

Olfattology

3.8431 votes

Rank #24,224 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tekapo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tekapo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Hayati2/5

Tekapo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayatiNabeel

TekapoOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

3.84/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 24%Had 14%Want 62%

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

39%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTekapo

SillageTekapo

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

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

Top

BigaradeMarigoldSaffronBlack Currant

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberCaramel

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Amber and Sandalwood. 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

Spring30

Summer90

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex44

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTekapoHigher 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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Tekapo by Olfattology greets you with a sharp, bittersweet clash of bigarade orange and herbal marigold, sliced through by a tart black currant. It is a bold, fruity-spicy opening that quickly shifts as warmth from your skin draws out a dense, caramelized saffron. The heart is anchored by jasmine, but the white floral…

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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 Tekapo?

Tekapo takes 3 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Tekapo is rated 3.84/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tekapo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Tekapo?

Tekapo lasts longest (Tekapo 78/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Tekapo?

Tekapo projects furthest (Tekapo 66/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Tekapo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Hayati or Tekapo better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear; Tekapo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayati and Tekapo?

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. Tekapo has top notes of Bigarade, Marigold, Saffron and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Caramel.