Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs Troubadour

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,439 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Troubadour

Isnard

4.003 votes

Rank #62,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Troubadour
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hayati4/4

Troubadour0/4

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

TroubadourIsnard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageHayati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

LavenderBergamotCardamomRose

Heart

CedarVetiverSandalwoodPrecious Woods

Base

TobaccoWhite MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Cedar and Cardamom. 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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#62,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Troubadour by Isnard opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and herbal lavender, laced with a subtle kick of green cardamom and soft rose. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dry wood heart of cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood takes over, providing an earthy structure that feels quiet and composed. In the late dry-do…

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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 Troubadour?

Hayati takes 4 of 4 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Troubadour is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Troubadour for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or Troubadour?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, Troubadour 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or Troubadour?

Hayati projects furthest (Hayati 53/100, Troubadour 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayati and Troubadour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Hayati or Troubadour better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hayati and Troubadour?

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. Troubadour has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Precious Woods, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Oakmoss.