Fragrance comparison

Saffron vs Hayati

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saffron

Ajmal

4.19110 votes

Rank #4,259 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,612 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron takes 4 of 5 categories.

Saffron
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Saffron4/5

Hayati1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaffronAjmal

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerSaffronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySaffron

SillageSaffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both rose, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronPineapple

Heart

RoseDavana

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesAmberCashmere WoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex54

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#37,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Saffron is a fruity saffron and rose oud that opens bright and jammy, with raspberry and pineapple sweetness before the spice and woods take over. The heart keeps a plush rose feel, then the dry-down turns ambery and woody, with cashmere softness and a slightly earthy edge from cypriol. It is bold, sweet-leaning…

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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, Saffron or Hayati?

Saffron takes 4 of 5 categories. Saffron is rated 4.19/5 from 110 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Saffron for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saffron or Hayati?

Saffron lasts longest (Saffron 84/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron or Hayati?

Saffron projects furthest (Saffron 73/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Saffron or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron and Hayati?

Saffron has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.