Side by side

Shaghaf vs. Hayat

Is Shaghaf better than Hayat?

Hayat rates higher with the community.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Mood overlap

CardamomOudPatchouliCedarAmber

woodyoudwarm spicyfresh spicypatchouli

This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Shaghaf and Hayat?

Key facts: Shaghaf vs. Hayat
	Shaghaf	Hayat
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	—
Launched	2017	2014
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Christian Carbonnel	Chris Maurice
Best season	Fall	Fall

Scent DNA

How do Shaghaf and Hayat smell?

Shaghaf

Amber

Woody

Oud

Warm Spicy

Fresh Spicy

Sweet

Powdery

Patchouli

Hayat

Woody

Warm Spicy

Oud

Earthy

Aromatic

Citrus

Lavender

Patchouli

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Shaghaf and Hayat share?

Top

CardamomGingerCitruses

Bitter OrangeLavenderSaffron

Heart

TobaccoCedarLeatherCashmeran

CardamomAmberCinnamon

Base

OudPatchouliVanillaAmberOpoponaxTolu Balsam

OudCedarPatchouli

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Spicy Notes

CardamomGinger

CardamomSaffronCinnamon

Woody Notes

OudCedar

Amber

CashmeranAmber

Amber

Earthy Notes

Patchouli

Where they fit

When and where do Shaghaf and Hayat work?

Spring

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Shaghaf or Hayat?

Community verdict: Shaghaf vs. Hayat
	Shaghaf	Hayat
Score	3.5/5	4/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	6-10 hours
Sillage	strong	strong

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Shaghaf and Hayat?

This fragrance earns its name. Shaghaf means passion in Arabic, and this one doesn't whisper it. The oud-tobacco base is bold, unapologetic, built for someone who wants to be remembered.Shaghaf

This is a fragrance that makes a statement. It doesn't whisper, it speaks with authority. For those seeking something subtle, look elsewhere. But if you want a fragrance that earns its wear through.Hayat

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