Fragrance comparison

Hayba vs Moth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,534 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hayba

Ajmal

4.0089 votes

Rank #8,164 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #989 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hayba
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Hayba4/7

Moth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaybaAjmal

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 36%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerHaybaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

75 votes

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerHaybaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageMoth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value51

Category winnerHaybaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

powdery72%

rose58%

musky44%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RoseSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmeg

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliAmber

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskCedar

Top

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHaybaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women14

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#989

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Hayba is a unisex woody floral musk built around a spicy rose opening. Rose and saffron lift quickly into nutmeg warmth, then the heart turns darker and earthier with nagarmotha (cypriol), patchouli and amber. The dry-down is smooth and woody, with sandalwood and guaiac over musk and cedar. It reads warm, sligh…

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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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, Hayba or Moth?

Hayba takes 4 of 7 categories. Hayba is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Hayba for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hayba or Moth?

Moth lasts longest (Moth 82/100, Hayba 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayba or Moth?

Moth projects furthest (Moth 70/100, Hayba 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayba and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg.

Is Hayba or Moth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hayba is the stronger pick. For winter, Hayba is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayba and Moth?

Hayba has top notes of Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Cedar. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.