Fragrance comparison

Pheromone vs Hayfa

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 398 ratings analysed

Pheromone

Marilyn Miglin

3.78316 votes

Rank #6,414 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Hayfa

Swiss Arabian

4.3282 votes

Rank #7,845 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayfa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pheromone
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hayfa
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pheromone2/7

Hayfa4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PheromoneMarilyn Miglin

HayfaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

4.32/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerHayfaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

316 votes

45%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerHayfaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHayfa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHayfaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

rose77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesGreen NotesPalm LeafMintRosemaryLotus

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base6 to 9 hours

OakmossWoodsy NotesSandalwoodVodkaPatchouli

Top

Spicy NotesPalm LeafRosemaryLotusGreen Notes

Heart

RoseIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodWoody NotesOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Palm Leaf, Rosemary and Lotus. Durations are only published for Pheromone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer50

Fall100

Winter91

Day84

Night100

Spring54

Summer50

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night74

Category winnerPheromoneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#7,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPheromoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone by Marilyn Miglin is a classic chypre floral fragrance first launched in 1978. It opens with a sharp burst of green notes, cool mint, palm leaf, and pungent spices, backed by a brisk touch of rosemary and airy lotus. As the punchy opening settles, a traditional floral heart emerges with jasmine, ylang-ylang,…

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Hayfa by Swiss Arabian is an unexpected oriental blend that leans heavily into sweet, powdery warmth. It opens with bright green notes and rosemary, but quickly settles into a rich, long-lasting profile of vanilla and sandalwood. Best suited for cooler days or autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a cozy, gourmand-ad…

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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, Pheromone or Hayfa?

Hayfa takes 4 of 7 categories. Pheromone is rated 3.78/5 from 316 votes; Hayfa is rated 4.32/5 from 82 votes. Choose Pheromone for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hayfa for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone or Hayfa?

They last about the same: Pheromone 74/100, Hayfa 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone or Hayfa?

Projection is very close: Hayfa 64/100, Pheromone 63/100 for sillage.

Do Pheromone and Hayfa smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Palm Leaf, Rosemary and Lotus.

Is Pheromone or Hayfa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone is the stronger pick. For winter, Pheromone is the stronger pick. Pheromone suits evening wear; Hayfa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone and Hayfa?

Pheromone has top notes of Spices, Green Notes, Palm Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Vodka. Hayfa has top notes of Spicy Notes, Palm Leaf, Rosemary and Lotus, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Woody Notes, Oakmoss and Patchouli.