Fragrance comparison

Troubadour vs Hayati

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Troubadour

Isnard

4.003 votes

Rank #62,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,439 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hayati takes 4 of 4 categories.

Troubadour
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hayati
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Troubadour0/4

Hayati4/4

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

TroubadourIsnard

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHayati

SillageHayati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHayatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotCardamomRose

Heart

CedarVetiverSandalwoodPrecious Woods

Base

TobaccoWhite MuskOakmoss

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHayatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Troubadour by Isnard opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and herbal lavender, laced with a subtle kick of green cardamom and soft rose. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dry wood heart of cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood takes over, providing an earthy structure that feels quiet and composed. In the late dry-do…

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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, Troubadour or Hayati?

Hayati takes 4 of 4 categories. Troubadour is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Troubadour for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Troubadour or Hayati?

Hayati lasts longest (Hayati 63/100, Troubadour 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Troubadour or Hayati?

Hayati projects furthest (Hayati 53/100, Troubadour 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Troubadour and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Rose and Cedar.

Is Troubadour or Hayati better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Troubadour and Hayati?

Troubadour has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Precious Woods, a base of Tobacco, White Musk 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.