Fragrance comparison

She vs Hayati

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

She

House of Matriarch

4.1942 votes

Rank #31,450 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #33,066 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

She takes 4 of 5 categories.

She
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

She4/5

Hayati1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SheHouse of Matriarch

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerSheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityShe

SillageShe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassLemon VerbenaBeeswaxLemon BlossomTonka BeanWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SmokeTeaMilkCopalBroom

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Guaiac Wood

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for She, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night64

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,450

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch She breaks every standard rule of citrus perfumery. The scent ignores ordinary short-lived lemon oils entirely. Instead, perfumer Christi Meshell constructs a vibrant, lingering brightness using vintage Zanzibar lemongrass and crisp lemon verbena suspended in an organic grape alcohol base. The openi…

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, She or Hayati?

She takes 4 of 5 categories. She is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose She for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, She or Hayati?

She lasts longest (She 67/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, She or Hayati?

She projects furthest (She 63/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do She and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud).

Is She or Hayati better for summer or winter?

She suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in She and Hayati?

She has top notes of Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Beeswax and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Smoke, Tea, Milk and Copal, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tolu Balsam, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Guaiac 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.