What does it smell like?
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Orange and bergamot at the top, jasmine and rose in the middle and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Hayat notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Al Wataniah Hayat EDP
Al Wataniah is the house behind Hayat EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Hayat
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €27. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.59 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Zara Oriental. Base notes like vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Al Wataniah perfumes
The house has 32 perfumes here, led by Kayaan Classic, Bareeq Al Dhahab and Amnia.
How far Hayat spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clandestine Angel Heart and Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige Eau de Parfum unisex spread further.
Hayat dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clandestine Angel Heart (5 shared notes), Zara Oriental (4 shared notes), Al Wataniah Kayaan Classic (5 shared notes) and Lorenzo Villoresi Teint de Neige Eau de Parfum unisex (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Is Hayat unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Hayat to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2023.