Fragrance comparison

Virtuous Oud vs Hayati

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Virtuous Oud

Zara

3.91141 votes

Rank #7,091 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Hayati

Nabeel

4.0824 votes

Rank #37,769 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Virtuous Oud4/5

Hayati1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Virtuous OudZara

HayatiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%

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

38%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

100 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVirtuous Oud

SillageVirtuous Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVirtuous OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

musky69%

amber61%

rose100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonCalone

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwood

Top

RoseRaspberryBlack CurrantLemonVioletBergamotMandarin OrangePlum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCedarMagnoliaCashmere WoodCardamomAmberHoneyYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskSandalwoodPrecious WoodsVanillaLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. 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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,091

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#37,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…

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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, Virtuous Oud or Hayati?

Virtuous Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Hayati is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hayati for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Hayati?

Virtuous Oud lasts longest (Virtuous Oud 69/100, Hayati 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Hayati?

Virtuous Oud projects furthest (Virtuous Oud 58/100, Hayati 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtuous Oud and Hayati smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk.

Is Virtuous Oud or Hayati better for summer or winter?

Hayati suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Hayati?

Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli 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.