Hayat by Kemi Blending Magic
Men Women 2014
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Description
Hayat by Kemi Blending Magic is a woody-spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer Chris Maurice. The fragrance pyramid unfolds with top notes of bitter orange, lavender, and saffron; a heart of cardamom, amber, and cinnamon; and a base that evokes oud wood, cedar, elemi, and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
Bitter Orange
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Heart
cardamom
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Base
oud wood
Community
284 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 13%
- Neutral 4.2%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
930 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
284 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Winter
283 votes
Time of day
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162 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Hayat
Hayat by Kemi Blending Magic is a woody-spicy fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2014, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer Chris Maurice. The fragrance pyramid unfolds with top notes of bitter orange, lavender, and saffron; a heart of cardamom, amber, and cinnamon; and a base that evokes oud wood, cedar, elemi, and patchouli.
Flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
173 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
238 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
89 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
86 votes
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ngarcia
It opens with a hit of dirty woody lavender and lots of cypriol giving it a balsamic aura. Projects a meter and a half, very pleasant, suspiciously so for what’s usually around oud; you only notice that dirty spot if you get very close. The beauty is the contrast: the caramel-oud of Kemi could have been heavy, but here it isn’t. The balance between lavender, oud, and bitter orange is exactly where it should be, making it fresh yet very sustained. There are two types of masters: those who create worlds like Tauer or Gualtieri, and the architects of balance like Maurice or Mateu. In Hayat, the proportions and quality are correct. Medium constant projection (one to one and a half meters), perfect: you feel it all the time without being invasive. Lasts 12h+, you still smell it; in the last hours, lavender predominates over the wood, which is unusual. Very good perfume, balanced, better than Kemi by Kemi. Medium versatility and high price. Scent: 10/10, Longevity: 8.5/10, Projection: 7.8/10, Emotional: Yes, Originality: 8/10, Price: 340€/100ml. Recommended: Medium-High (on Black Friday).
maximo_santana
Quality oud, very similar to Zafar with hints of Ceylon (like Xerjoff Oud Stars). It’s a spicy, woody blend with extreme versatility: works in heat and never fails in winter. Master Carbonel has gifted us one of the best oud versions. In my opinion, it’s lightyears ahead of Tom Ford, even though people associate it with cardamom. If Oud Wood is decaf instant coffee, Hayat is a freshly ground espresso with Italian foam. Compared to the new Xerjoff K Hayat: the Xerjoff bottle is prettier and the atomizer is the same. The scent is practically identical, but Kemi is more citrusy and spicy, while Xerjoff loads more cedar and has less orange and lavender. Mid-stage and dry-down are identical. The only difference is Kemi shines brighter while Xerjoff feels more woody. Performance is identical; nothing has changed.
Victortor
I love it, but I wouldn’t buy it due to its low versatility and price. It opens with a punch of dark, spicy oud that can be intimidating; the citrus and floral notes are barely noticeable. Once dried, it’s kinder, but the oud remains strong. Optimal performance comes from the patchouli and cypriol making it bearable. From start to finish, it’s earthy. It’s a fish out of water in cold nights, taking you to deep, dark places. I don’t see it for dinners, enclosed spaces, or the office. Although it’s an outstanding scent, I’d use it sparingly. Projects well and lasts over 8 hours. No downsides.
Mr. Noob
Mr. Perfume, a masterpiece by Chris Maurice. I used to roast Xerjoff for some tests that left a ‘nahhhh’, but this creation (the now-discontinued KEMI line) is art. It shares similarities with Tom Ford’s Oud Wood, but here the wood handling is impeccable. You smell lavender and cardamomo, but the oud is the star. It doesn’t smell animalic (IMO) and is very wearable. Excellent performance, lasts all day, and projects almost a meter. Highly recommended; if you get the chance, do it, because it will disappear (does everything good get discontinued?).
Casares85
This is true niche, not for everyone. Right out of the bottle, that blend of oud and bitter orange smells a bit like a stable, but by the time it dries down, it’s powerful yet wearable in winter. The oud is alive but softer. For me, it doesn’t quite reach Tom Ford’s Oud Wood; either it lacks oud or the quality falls short, though this one is more wearable. Top-tier perfume, but hard to use daily. Ideal for enjoying in solitude. Lasts over 8 hours with great sillage. High price, but if the oud is good, it’s justified. Rating: 6.5-10/10.
Dante_Perfume
I agree with the previous review; for those looking for an idea, it’s a wilder Oud Wood from Tom Ford. With greater longevity and sillage. I see it more for cold climates. A side note: the presentation is 10/10.