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    Oud Seven vs. Hayat

    Oud Seven by Matiere Premiere bottle

    Oud Seven

    Matiere Premiere
    Extrait de Parfum2021
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Oud Seven rates higher with the community, while Hayat wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Seven vs. Hayat
    Oud SevenHayat
    ConcentrationExtrait de Parfum—
    Launched20212023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAurélien Guichard—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Seven

    Woody
    Earthy
    Oud
    Amber
    Patchouli
    Ozonic
    Tobacco
    Aquatic

    Hayat

    Woody
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Lavender
    Patchouli
    Aromatic
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Violet LeafAmber
    Bulgarian lavenderBrazilian bitter orangePersian saffron
    Heart
    Agarwood Oud
    CardamomAmberCeylon cinnamon
    Base
    Balkans Tobacco AbsoluteLabdanumVetiverPatchouli Leaf
    Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaSingapore patchouliAtlas cedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Seven vs. Hayat
    Oud SevenHayat
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some oud fragrances apologize for being oud. This one doesn't. The violet leaf cuts through the darkness with something almost cool, almost refined. It's still bold, still fills the room.Oud Seven
    Hayat earns its flagship status. The bitter orange and saffron opening is bold but not aggressive, and the oud-driven drydown is sophisticated without being intimidating.Hayat