Fragrance comparison

Lailati vs Serin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lailati

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.8342 votes

Rank #34,871 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Serin

January Scent Project

3.72110 votes

Rank #29,599 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lailati takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lailati
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Serin
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Lailati6/7

Serin1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LailatiAl Haramain Perfumes

SerinJanuary Scent Project

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 34%Had 34%Want 33%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerLailatiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

32%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerLailatiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLailati

SillageLailati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value56

Category winnerLailatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

woody100%

balsamic92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperRoseMagnoliaFloral NotesOriental notesSandalwoodMuskCitrusesMint

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MarigoldSmokeOpoponaxGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoody NotesMintChampacaSandalwoodCitrusesRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night56

Spring47

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLailatiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,599

PerfumerJohn Biebel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSerinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lailati is a floral aromatic scent with a cool, green lift, juniper and mint over a rose and magnolia style floral heart, then sandalwood and musk in the dry-down. On some skin it reads light, pretty, and easy to wear, with a gentle citrus touch. On others, the juniper can turn sharp and medicinal, with heavier projec…

Reviews →

January Scent Project Serin opens with a striking blast of bitter marigold and bright citruses before quickly settling into a deep, dark haze of real woodsmoke. Perfumer John Biebel avoids typical sweet amber patterns here, opting instead to contrast the sharp, herbal bite of tagetes and cool mint against a heavy, res…

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, Lailati or Serin?

Lailati takes 6 of 7 categories. Lailati is rated 3.83/5 from 42 votes; Serin is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Lailati for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serin for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lailati or Serin?

Lailati lasts longest (Lailati 83/100, Serin 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lailati or Serin?

Projection is very close: Lailati 70/100, Serin 68/100 for sillage.

Do Lailati and Serin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Musk and Citruses.

Is Lailati or Serin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lailati is the stronger pick. For winter, Serin is the stronger pick. Lailati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lailati and Serin?

Lailati features Juniper, Rose, Magnolia, Floral Notes and Oriental notes. Serin features Marigold, Smoke, Opoponax, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.