Fragrance comparison

Hayba vs Nasaem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 214 ratings analysed

Hayba

Ajmal

4.0089 votes

Rank #8,164 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nasaem

Nabeel

3.96125 votes

Rank #7,113 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nasaem takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hayba
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Nasaem
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Hayba2/7

Nasaem4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaybaAjmal

NasaemNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 36%

3.96/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

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

34%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerHaybaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNasaem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNasaemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

powdery72%

rose58%

musky44%

earthy30%

woody100%

rose92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, rose and warm spicy

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

PlumAldehydesSaffronBergamotPineappleTarragonLime

Heart

RoseGeraniumOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergrisCedarPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNasaemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women14

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerNasaemHigher 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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Nasaem by Nabeel delivers a rich, vintage-leaning blend of dark plum, aldehydes, and medicinal saffron. It settles into a heavy base of real-feeling oud and clean white musk. This unisex blend suits cold winter evenings when you want a dry, incense-like trail that holds up against freezing temperatures.

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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 Nasaem?

Nasaem takes 4 of 7 categories. Hayba is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes; Nasaem is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes. Choose Hayba for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Nasaem for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hayba or Nasaem?

They last about the same: Hayba 77/100, Nasaem 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hayba or Nasaem?

Nasaem projects furthest (Nasaem 69/100, Hayba 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayba and Nasaem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Hayba or Nasaem 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 Nasaem?

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. Nasaem has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and White Musk.