Fragrance comparison

So Blue vs Hayati

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 598 ratings analysed

3 wins

So Blue

Mancera

3.81574 votes

Rank #8,566 CitrusFruity

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #35,571 RoseFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

So Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

So Blue3/5

Hayati2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

So BlueMancera

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 574 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 65%

Category winnerHayatiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

574 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySo Blue

SillageSo Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FruitsMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseSea NotesVioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for So Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night37

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,566

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#35,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSo BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera So Blue delivers an energetic splash of chilled mandarin, tart lemon, and sweet mixed fruits anchored by aquatic sea spray. It hits the air with a bright, sparkling rush. The opening feels crisp and sweet. Within twenty minutes, velvety Bulgarian rose and powdery violet temper the tart citrus burst. Earthy pat…

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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, So Blue or Hayati?

So Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. So Blue is rated 3.81/5 from 574 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose So Blue for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, So Blue or Hayati?

So Blue lasts longest (So Blue 68/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, So Blue or Hayati?

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

Do So Blue and Hayati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose.

Is So Blue or Hayati better for summer or winter?

So Blue suits daytime wear; Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in So Blue and Hayati?

So Blue has top notes of Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Sea Notes, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.