Fragrance comparison

Kimimela vs Hayati

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Kimimela

Paolo Gigli

4.254 votes

Rank #55,325 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,421 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kimimela
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kimimela2/4

Hayati2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KimimelaPaolo Gigli

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKimimela

SillageKimimela

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCardamomNutmegJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Kimimela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kimimela by Paolo Gigli delivers an inviting blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness. The scent opens with a lively flash of bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. Saffron adds a gentle leather-like warmth right from the start. You will not find harsh synthetic edges here. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the f…

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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, Kimimela or Hayati?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kimimela is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Kimimela for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kimimela or Hayati?

Kimimela lasts longest (Kimimela 67/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kimimela or Hayati?

Kimimela projects furthest (Kimimela 58/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kimimela and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom.

Is Kimimela or Hayati better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kimimela and Hayati?

Kimimela has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.