Fragrance comparison

Purgatory vs Hayati

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Purgatory

Puzzle Parfum

3.569 votes

Rank #52,332 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,421 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 2 of 4 categories.

Purgatory
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity. 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.

Purgatory1/4

Hayati2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Purgatory
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

PurgatoryPuzzle Parfum

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

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

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPurgatory

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPlumOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseOrrisPatchouli

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverAmberHoneyMusk

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesPlum, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Purgatory, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,332

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Purgatory by Puzzle Parfum is a dark, intoxicating woody fragrance that hits the skin with immediate warmth. Saffron and boozy dark plum arrive right away, cut through by a brief flash of bitter orange peel. It feels dense, moody, and deliberate. Within fifteen minutes, velvety Turkish rose and powdery orris root wrap…

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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, Purgatory or Hayati?

Hayati takes 2 of 4 categories. Purgatory is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Purgatory for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity. 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, Purgatory or Hayati?

Purgatory lasts longest (Purgatory 75/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purgatory or Hayati?

Projection is very close: Purgatory 53/100, Hayati 53/100 for sillage.

Do Purgatory and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Purgatory or Hayati better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Purgatory and Hayati?

Purgatory has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Amber and Honey. 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.