Fragrance comparison

Lofty vs Hayati

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lofty

MAIOS

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,675 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,439 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lofty takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lofty
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lofty4/5

Hayati1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lofty
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lofty
Sillage & projection: Lofty
Value for money: Lofty
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

LoftyMAIOS

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerLoftyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLofty

SillageLofty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLoftyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

violet74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night71

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,675

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …

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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, Lofty or Hayati?

Lofty takes 4 of 5 categories. Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lofty or Hayati?

Lofty lasts longest (Lofty 80/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lofty or Hayati?

Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lofty and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lofty or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Lofty suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lofty and Hayati?

Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.