Fragrance comparison

Hayfa vs Il Giardino di Freya

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Hayfa

Swiss Arabian

4.3282 votes

Rank #7,507 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Il Giardino di Freya

DFG1924

4.128 votes

Rank #45,003 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Giardino di Freya takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hayfa
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Il Giardino di Freya
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hayfa1/3

Il Giardino di Freya2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Giardino di Freya
Sillage & projection: Il Giardino di Freya
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hayfa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HayfaSwiss Arabian

Il Giardino di FreyaDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 57%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIl Giardino di Freya

SillageIl Giardino di Freya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

rose77%

powdery69%

green61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesPalm LeafRosemaryLotusGreen Notes

Heart

RoseIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodWoody NotesOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

White RoseLotus

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasminedark woodsy notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesIrisMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLotus, Iris, Jasmine and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Il Giardino di Freya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer50

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer33

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 23%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#45,003

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHayfaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hayfa by Swiss Arabian is an unexpected oriental blend that leans heavily into sweet, powdery warmth. It opens with bright green notes and rosemary, but quickly settles into a rich, long-lasting profile of vanilla and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a cozy, gourmand-ad…

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Il Giardino di Freya opens like a damp Italian garden at sunrise. Crisp lotus and white rose cut through the air with clean, watery sweetness. There is zero heavy sugar here. The initial spray delivers a fast solvent lift that clears within two minutes, revealing crushed green stems and fresh morning humidity. As the …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hayfa or Il Giardino di Freya?

Il Giardino di Freya takes 2 of 3 categories. Hayfa is rated 4.32/5 from 82 votes; Il Giardino di Freya is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Hayfa for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Il Giardino di Freya for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hayfa or Il Giardino di Freya?

Il Giardino di Freya lasts longest (Il Giardino di Freya 80/100, Hayfa 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hayfa or Il Giardino di Freya?

Il Giardino di Freya projects furthest (Il Giardino di Freya 75/100, Hayfa 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hayfa and Il Giardino di Freya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Lotus, Iris, Jasmine and Woody Notes.

Is Hayfa or Il Giardino di Freya better for summer or winter?

Hayfa suits daytime wear; Il Giardino di Freya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hayfa and Il Giardino di Freya?

Hayfa has top notes of Spicy Notes, Palm Leaf, Rosemary and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Woody Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Il Giardino di Freya has top notes of White Rose and Lotus, heart notes of Jasmine and dark woodsy notes, a base of Woody Notes, Iris, Musk and Amber.