Fragrance comparison

Attar Al Huruf vs Diwan

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Attar Al Huruf

Adyan by Anfar

4.205 votes

Rank #47,806 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,500 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Attar Al Huruf
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Attar Al Huruf1/4

Diwan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Attar Al HurufAdyan by Anfar

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

73%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAttar Al HurufBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

honey61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruitHoney

Heart

Bay LeafGeraniumSpices

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attar Al Huruf by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Attar Al Huruf was launched in 2021. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices; base notes are Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Attar Al Huruf or Diwan?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories. Attar Al Huruf is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Attar Al Huruf for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Attar Al Huruf or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Attar Al Huruf 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Attar Al Huruf or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Attar Al Huruf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Attar Al Huruf and Diwan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Attar Al Huruf or Diwan better for summer or winter?

Attar Al Huruf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attar Al Huruf and Diwan?

Attar Al Huruf has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). 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.