Fragrance comparison

Hayba vs Raunaq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hayba

Ajmal

4.0089 votes

Rank #8,164 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Raunaq

Nabeel

3.7936 votes

Rank #28,989 FruitySweet

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 longevity. Best in winter.
Raunaq
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hayba4/7

Raunaq3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaybaAjmal

RaunaqNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 52%Had 12%Want 36%

3.79/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

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

19%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerHaybaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHayba

SillageRaunaq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value85

Category winnerRaunaqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

powdery72%

rose58%

musky44%

earthy30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

woody30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

SaffronTobaccoplumRoseOrangeStrawberry

Heart

JasmineTarragonEucalyptusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaYlang-YlangCedarMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliSugarVanillaMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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–

Spring94

Summer56

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night57

Category winnerRaunaqMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women14

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#28,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHaybaHigher 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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Raunaq starts with a punchy blast of saffron and sweet plum. It settles quickly into an aromatic woody base on skin. We recommend wearing this floral musk fragrance on a breezy spring afternoon. It works best when paired with casual linen shirts. The sweet trail lingers without feeling heavy.

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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 Raunaq?

Hayba takes 4 of 7 categories. Hayba is rated 4.00/5 from 89 votes; Raunaq is rated 3.79/5 from 36 votes. Choose Hayba for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Raunaq for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayba or Raunaq?

Hayba lasts longest (Hayba 77/100, Raunaq 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayba or Raunaq?

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

Do Hayba and Raunaq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Hayba or Raunaq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Raunaq is the stronger pick. For winter, Hayba is the stronger pick. Raunaq suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayba and Raunaq?

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. Raunaq has top notes of Saffron, Tobacco, plum and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Tarragon, Eucalyptus and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli.