Fragrance comparison

MJ Man vs Hayati

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

MJ Man

Marc Joseph

4.569 votes

Rank #33,958 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,941 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MJ Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

MJ Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MJ Man3/4

Hayati1/4

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

MJ ManMarc Joseph

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

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

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMJ Man

SillageMJ Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMJ ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

mossy58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Precious WoodsGalbanumElemi resinGranny Smith apple

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWhite MuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Precious Woods. Durations are only published for MJ Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer71

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph MJ Man is a crisp woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of bright citrus, aromatic greenery, and grounding forest woods. The fragrance bursts to life with an energetic opening of tart pink grapefruit, Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper berries. As the initial citrus effervescence se…

Reviews →

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…

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, MJ Man or Hayati?

MJ Man takes 3 of 4 categories. MJ Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose MJ Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MJ Man or Hayati?

MJ Man lasts longest (MJ Man 72/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MJ Man or Hayati?

MJ Man projects furthest (MJ Man 57/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MJ Man and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Precious Woods.

Is MJ Man or Hayati better for summer or winter?

MJ Man suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MJ Man and Hayati?

MJ Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Precious Woods, Galbanum, Elemi resin and Granny Smith apple, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Patchouli 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.