Fragrance comparison

Hayati vs U

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

5 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,719 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Adolfo Dominguez

4.0039 votes

Rank #50,571 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 5 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.
U
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hayati5/5

U0/5

Ratings & consensus: Hayati
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

UAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 29%Had 55%Want 16%

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

25%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageHayati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery53%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus 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

BergamotRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Black Currant and Bergamot. 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#50,571

PerfumerRamon Monegal

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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U by Adolfo Dominguez is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. U was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia…

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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 U?

Hayati takes 5 of 5 categories. Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; U is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose U for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayati or U?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, U 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayati or U?

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

Do Hayati and U smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Black Currant and Bergamot.

Is Hayati or U better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hayati and U?

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. U has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.