Fragrance comparison

Iconic Oud vs Hayati

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iconic Oud

Rituals

4.2614 votes

Rank #32,997 LeatherPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,769 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Iconic Oud
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iconic Oud4/5

Hayati0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iconic OudRituals

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerIconic OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIconic Oud

SillageIconic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

powdery92%

woody84%

oud77%

violet69%

vanilla61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRose

Heart

LeatherViolet

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Leather and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIconic OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iconic Oud by Rituals delivers a grounded, leather-forward composition for those who appreciate woody depth. The opening of bergamot and rose softens into a persistent heart of violet and leather. On the skin, the base of sandalwood, agarwood, and vanilla settles into a smooth, resinous finish. It is a versatile choic…

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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…

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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, Iconic Oud or Hayati?

Iconic Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Iconic Oud is rated 4.26/5 from 14 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Iconic Oud for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic Oud or Hayati?

Iconic Oud lasts longest (Iconic Oud 68/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconic Oud or Hayati?

Iconic Oud projects furthest (Iconic Oud 63/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconic Oud and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Leather and Violet.

Is Iconic Oud or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Iconic Oud suits evening wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconic Oud and Hayati?

Iconic Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Leather and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla. 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.