Fragrance comparison

Ruwayeh vs Hayati

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Ruwayeh

Sarya

5.002 votes

Rank #49,149 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,506 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ruwayeh
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ruwayeh2/4

Hayati2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruwayeh
Sillage & projection: Ruwayeh
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

RuwayehSarya

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRuwayeh

SillageRuwayeh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

soft spicy61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLemonMandarin OrangeOrangeSea Notes

Heart

RoseCyclamenJasmineCorianderBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberVetiverTonka BeanLeather

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Black Currant. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,149

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruwayeh by Sarya opens bright and breezy, mixing citrus and green apple with a salty marine lift. As it settles, soft florals and a peppery, fruity blackcurrant nuance show up, before the base turns confidently woody and earthy with amber warmth, tonka sweetness, and a smooth leather musk finish. It reads modern Middl…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ruwayeh or Hayati?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ruwayeh is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Ruwayeh for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night 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, Ruwayeh or Hayati?

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

Which projects more, Ruwayeh or Hayati?

Ruwayeh projects furthest (Ruwayeh 75/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruwayeh and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Black Currant.

Is Ruwayeh or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Ruwayeh suits day or night wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruwayeh and Hayati?

Ruwayeh has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.