Fragrance comparison

I Want vs Hayati

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #35,571 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 3 of 5 categories.

I Want
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

I Want3/5

Hayati2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I WantMark Buxton

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerHayatiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

33%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Magnolia and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

Reviews →

Hayati opens as a dark rose with fruity lift, more blackcurrant and raspberry than syrupy jam. Wearer feedback points to a balanced fruit and flower profile, then a woody, musky dry-down that keeps the scent from feeling overly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys a richer Middle Eastern rose style without harsh oud fun…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, I Want or Hayati?

I Want takes 3 of 5 categories. I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I Want or Hayati?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 74/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I Want or Hayati?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 64/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Want and Hayati smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Magnolia and Agarwood (Oud).

Is I Want or Hayati better for summer or winter?

I Want suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Want and Hayati?

I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Hayati has top notes of Rose, Raspberry, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cedar, Magnolia and Cashmere Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk, Sandalwood and Precious Woods.