Carved Oud
ThameenExtrait2013
Side by side
Carved Oud vs. Hayat
Is Carved Oud better than Hayat?
Carved Oud rates higher with the community, while Hayat projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CardamomAmber
woodywarm spicyoudearthyaromaticpatchouli
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 Carved Oud and Hayat?
| Carved Oud | Hayat | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | — |
| Launched | 2013 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alexandre Illan | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Carved Oud and Hayat smell?
Carved Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Oud
Earthy
Aromatic
Patchouli
Musky
Hayat
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Lavender
Patchouli
Aromatic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Carved Oud and Hayat share?
Top
CardamomCypriolCypressPink Pepper
Bulgarian lavenderBrazilian bitter orangePersian saffron
Heart
South Indian OudCedarwoodPatchouliIris
CardamomAmberCeylon cinnamon
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaVetiverAmber
Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaSingapore patchouliAtlas cedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomPink Pepper
CardamomCeylon cinnamonPersian saffron
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwoodCypress
Agarwood (oud)Atlas cedar
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Singapore patchouli
Floral Notes
Iris
Bulgarian lavender
Where they fit
When and where do Carved Oud and Hayat work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Carved Oud or Hayat?
| Carved Oud | Hayat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Carved Oud and Hayat?
If you want a quiet, inoffensive oud, look elsewhere. Carved Oud announces itself and stays. The cardamom-cypress opening hits hard, but the real story is that labdanum in the drydown actually.Carved Oud
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
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