Fragrance comparison

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova vs Hayati

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova

3.8132 votes

Rank #21,507 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #34,189 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova
Choose it for a rose and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova3/5

Hayati2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Karolina by Karolina KurkovaLR

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

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

22%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKarolina by Karolina Kurkova

SillageKarolina by Karolina Kurkova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGreen Notes

Heart

RoseViolet

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall55

Winter18

Day100

Night36

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#34,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKarolina by Karolina KurkovaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova by LR offers a clean floral profile centered on rose and violet. Launched in 2014, this fragrance uses pink pepper and green notes for a sharp, fresh opening that settles into a soft, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. It functions well as a daily reach during spring or summer mornings …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Karolina by Karolina Kurkova or Hayati?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova takes 3 of 5 categories. Karolina by Karolina Kurkova is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Karolina by Karolina Kurkova for a rose and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Karolina by Karolina Kurkova or Hayati?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova lasts longest (Karolina by Karolina Kurkova 69/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karolina by Karolina Kurkova or Hayati?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova projects furthest (Karolina by Karolina Kurkova 61/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karolina by Karolina Kurkova and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Karolina by Karolina Kurkova or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Karolina by Karolina Kurkova and Hayati?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova has top notes of Pink Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. 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.