Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Diwan

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #9,786 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

2%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #25,137 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

APSU2/7

Diwan5/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: APSU
Versatility: Diwan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: APSU

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerDiwanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

73%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAPSUBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match2%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Amber. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#25,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAPSUHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before Taif rose and roasted coffee settle into thick amber and castoreum. Built for freezing winter nights, it leaves a dense trail of leather and resins that clings to coats…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, APSU or Diwan?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Diwan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 2% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Amber.

Is APSU or Diwan better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Diwan?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. Diwan has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Smoke and Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Amber, Coffee and Earthy Notes, a base of Indian Oud, Woody Notes, Leather and Olibanum.