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Hayati 2012

8.1 / 10 33 Ratings
A popular perfume by Arabian Oud for women, released in 2012. The scent is floral-oriental. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Oriental
Sweet
Woody
Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LemonLemon Mandarin orangeMandarin orange BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
RoseRose Floral notesFloral notes MuskMusk
Base Notes Base Notes
PatchouliPatchouli SandalwoodSandalwood AmbergrisAmbergris Woody notesWoody notes
Ratings
Scent
8.133 Ratings
Longevity
8.230 Ratings
Sillage
7.630 Ratings
Bottle
8.437 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 08/05/2023.

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Serenissima

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Serenissima
Serenissima
Top Review 13  
the oriental cloak
Fine droplets, like pearls of fragrance, take possession of my skin: lazily warming there, so thick and rich, covered with a delicate golden sheen, radiating comfort immediately.
“Hayati” by Arabian Oud is settling in and spreading its warm scent cloak around me, whose generous drapery contains and offers many delightful aromas.

With every movement, notes of fragrance unfold, already united into a sensual whole.
While bergamot, mandarin, and lemon are attributed to the top notes in the pyramids, for me they are radiant gemstones of scent, embedded in a rich oriental pattern that decoratively covers this cloak.
So sparkling droplets sit among wonderfully fragrant summer garden flowers; they hang on the white fragrant beauty of the tuberose like small shimmering jewels and dance flickering over the velvety petals of slightly overripe roses, where they nestle glitteringly in their wide-open hearts, while these gently cuddle into the approaching rich powdery waves of musk, thus unfolding a very special, animalistic-erotic fullness of scent.
The top and heart notes are one from the very beginning, and so full of fragrant richness, they conquer the base together and create a magical finale.
The earthy flowing stream in golden brown from patchouli is interspersed with its citrus ornaments, and these little scent crystals also flash in the company of sensual sandalwood.
Amber weaves smoky-glossy scent trails throughout the entire composition; with them, the decorative ornaments become richer, the cloak surrounding me more voluminous, its pattern more opulent, its drapery more flowing.

“Hayati” is an expansive, not annoying or bothersome fragrance creation of the rich summer full of sensual warmth, in whose fullness the ripeness and transience already flash in the lush glow of early autumn in the now softer light of the sun.

This cloak of fragrance, held in rich colors and shining, releases its richness and warmth for a long time: whether in opulent drapery or spread out in full ornamental-oriental craftsmanship.

Thank you, Azura, for this wonderful fragrance surprise; I certainly would not have come to know “Hayati” without you.
It has been worth it; this pleasantly fragrant, rich, and warming embrace is doing me very good right now!
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MarkusH

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MarkusH
Top Review 14  
The Secret of "LIFE"
As a confessed Oud fan, I was very pleased to receive this beautiful sample from the lovely Alegra. Throughout my young perfume career, I have encountered quite a few wonderful Oud fragrances. From very clean Ouds to barely noticeable ones, from very fecal to beautifully soft and well-integrated Oud notes.
Now I have an Oud fragrance in front of me that I had never heard or read about before, but that is the beauty of Parfomo, you never stop learning and are always pleasantly surprised. Whether it was the very beautiful Oud fragrances from E99-EsAns or Raghba by Lattafa, as well as Montale Aoud Melody and Piguet -Oud, they were always very harmonious scents that impressed me with their dry-down and complexity.

Hayati by AO already hints at a fragrant treasure behind this glass with its very exclusive and elegant-looking bottle.
Since "Hayati" translates to "LIFE" in German, I knew this fragrance had to be precious, as in the Arab world, the names of fragrances always carry a deeper meaning and thus also a greater appreciation.

To be honest, I partially expected a nice Oud but still a very typical slightly fecal note. Don’t ask me why, but that was the case. What came was a huge surprise; I did not expect that. It starts with a beautiful floral nuance with citrus fruits. Jasmine, tuberose, and rose paired with mandarin and bergamot give a very soft and balsamic floral top note, subtly blended with a sweet musk that is lightened by mandarin accords. Since the contained Oud can already be sensed in the very beautiful top note, I was very curious about the continuation of this fragrance. Velvety amber joins a slightly green vetiver undertone along with patchouli and warm sandalwood to the top note, opening the heart note that almost brings you to your knees. This is already "LIFE," warming wood in harmony with balsamic-vanilla nuances that accompany the floral bouquet in the background. It’s like a feeling of life that you often have, making you feel positively and comfortably at home.
Gradually, the base stealthily makes its way into this truly beautiful fragrance so far.
Cardamom, musk, and agarwood form the foundation of this masterpiece.
Clear Oud that does not come across as medicinal is the foundation, which is enclosed by slightly soapy cardamom and warm balsamic musk, thereby strengthening and underpinning the base.

Hayati Arabian Oud is a wonderfully warm, floral Oud bomb that does not weigh down its wearer but rather accompanies them snugly and very lightly.
Yes, one could even say it has something of a delicious shower gel that conveys a light freshness throughout the day while also providing a pleasant balsamic feeling.
It is 100% a unisex fragrance for me, so I cannot relate to the specified gender. Hayati is for me neither female nor male.
A fresh Oud even for the warmer days. It accompanies beautifully and unobtrusively and lasts a very long time on the skin. The dry-down becomes softer and more cuddly, making you inclined to smell your hand again and again.

Hayati Arabian Oud has enriched my "LIFE" and shown me the directions in which perfect Oud can go, and for that, I am grateful to the lovely Alegra. Thank you!
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Leimbacher

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Leimbacher
Very helpful Review 5  
Cleo's Camouflage-Oud
Today was Arabian Oud Day, with Kalemat and Hayati both ready to be tested. Both are beautiful and, in my opinion, representative of the way AO fragrances are composed, as well as the quality they stand for. I find them much more pleasant than, for example, most Rasasi perfumes. However, for such a comparison, I still know too few works from AO.

Hayati surprised me; at first, I wasn't sure whether Oud was even used. But it couldn't be any other way with that brand name. It turned out to be true, but this only became apparent much later in the fragrance development. The Oud is roughly categorized under woody notes at the top.

Bottle: I've never seen one live, but the one above looks majestically beautiful.
Sillage: doesn't skimp on Arabian allure.
Longevity: it doesn't care about IFF regulations, it just keeps going. 12 hours.

A balsamic-sweet Oud fragrance that you only recognize as such after a second or third look. It has enjoyed a bath in a mandarin pool with rose shampoo. And even after several hours, amber or patchouli often seem more tangible than the Oud. The scent reminds me of Cleopatra, just emerging from her golden pool.

No wonder this fragrance has already won a few perfume awards. It's a gentle citrus-floral-Oud combo!
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Silken Kashan carpet
adorned with floral inlays
magnificent sandalwood medallion at the center
warm shimmering in the spiced orange evening sun
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Golden scent flows, warming up creamy, rich, and lush on my skin, enveloping me like an oriental cloak with generous draping.
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Mainly rose with musk. The base is woody. The rest is just embellishment. Good for lovers of this direction, but not an option for me.
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Striped scent of rose-orange. Fruity-candy-floral-sweet and yet not sticky. Has a childlike quality without being juvenile. (No oud present.)
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Metallic, thankfully here in tolerable amounts.
My nightmare combo of saffron-rose
is wearable.
If you like this kind of thing, it's really well done.
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Wonderful, non-spicy floral oriental!
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noble oriental, juicy mandarins in a rosy sea of flowers, finest sandalwood + amber - and (not listed) fresh saffron - precious
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delicate oriental warmth on my summer skin..more aura than scent..less spice club and more Arabian silk from 1001 nights
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All the flowers of the Orient are included in this wonderful feminine scent. A light citrus-sweet start, then floral notes with woods.
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Fruity, sweet, woody, creamy. A typical Arabic scent, it leans a bit towards Blue Sapphire. Great for the price.
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