157 community ratings

Hayat

Name: Hayat
Brand: Xerjoff

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.3/ 10

Community score
157 ratings

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Xerjoff Hayat is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that opens on Persian saffron, bitter orange and lavender and settles into patchouli and oud.

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Skunky's take: Something sweet in here, my nose went straight to the bakery.

How does it perform?

From 163 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.1 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Persian saffron

Brazilian bitter orange

Bulgarian lavender

Heart notesfirst few hours

Amber Ceylonese cinnamon Cardamom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Singapore patchouli

Oud Atlas cedar Nagarmotha

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Hayat smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer least favoured. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and rarely suits the office. Most voters read it as masculine.

It opens with saffron, bitter orange and lavender. Amber, cinnamon and cardamom bring spicy warmth to the heart. The base of patchouli, oud and cedar turns earthy, smoky and leathery over a resinous, sweet, woody core. Luxor and Empiryan have a close profile.