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Hiyam vs Lavande

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

Updated 29 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavande takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Hiyam

    Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Lavande

    Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hiyam1/5
Lavande4/5
Ratings & consensus
Lavande
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lavande
Sillage & projection
Hiyam
Value for money
Lavande
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lavande

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HiyamMawwal Arabia
LavandeLe Blanc
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%
4.40/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 37%Had 33%Want 30%
Category winnerLavandeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

47%Love
47%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityLavande

SillageHiyam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value92
Category winnerLavandeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
lavender92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
lavender100%
vanilla90%
aromatic80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
musky50%
Scent match72%Closely related · both lavender, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AbsintheAniseFennel
Heart
LavenderLeather
Base
VanillaMuskAmber
Notes
LavenderVanillaMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Lavande, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLavandeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hiyam opens with a sharp herbal twist of absinthe, anise and fennel, then settles into lavender, soft leather and a warm vanilla amber base. It reads like an aromatic fougere with a sweeter, spiced edge. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy herbal lavender scents but want more softness and texture in the dry-d…

Reviews →

Lavande by Le Blanc centers on a comforting mix of soothing lavender, sweet vanilla, and cozy musk. The fragrance opens with an aromatic burst of fresh lavender that smells crisp, herbal, and clean, like dried blossoms crushed between warm palms. Soon, a smooth vanilla note softens the initial herbal bite, bringing a …

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hiyam or Lavande?

Lavande takes 4 of 5 categories. Hiyam is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Lavande is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Hiyam for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Lavande for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hiyam or Lavande?

They last about the same: Lavande 65/100, Hiyam 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hiyam or Lavande?

Projection is very close: Hiyam 65/100, Lavande 64/100 for sillage.

Do Hiyam and Lavande smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vanilla, Musk and Amber.

Is Hiyam or Lavande better for summer or winter?

Hiyam suits day or night wear; Lavande suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hiyam and Lavande?

Hiyam has top notes of Absinthe, Anise and Fennel, heart notes of Lavender and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Lavande features Lavender, Vanilla, Musk and Amber.

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