Fragrance comparison

Betwixt and Between Extrait vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

4 wins

Betwixt and Between Extrait

Anka Kuş Parfüm

4.3598 votes

Rank #5,019 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,096 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 4 of 7 categories.

Betwixt and Between Extrait
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Betwixt and Between Extrait4/7

Dewaniya3/7

Ratings & consensus: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Community sentiment: Dewaniya
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Value for money: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Versatility: Dewaniya
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betwixt and Between Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Betwixt and Between ExtraitAnka Kuş Parfüm

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

70%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageBetwixt and Between Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody91%

smoky83%

musky74%

amber65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Damask RoseSmokeMuskAmber

Base

Cashmere MuskWoodsy NotesLeather

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex60

Women19

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,019

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#5,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerBetwixt and Between ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betwixt and Between Extrait opens with a sharp burst of fresh rose coupled with a cooling, slightly mentholic undertone. As the top notes quiet down, dense smoke and Damask rose emerge, wrapped in heavy musk and warm amber. The base sits on dark leather, cashmere musk, and dry woodsy notes, giving the composition a sh…

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Dewaniya is a dense, animalic, and resinous blend from Sultan Pasha. This attar centers on a complex interplay of Cambodian oud, honey, and tobacco. It suits colder weather or late-night occasions, offering a deep, multifaceted experience that lingers for hours. It is an ideal choice for the enthusiast seeking a matur…

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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, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Dewaniya?

Betwixt and Between Extrait takes 4 of 7 categories. Betwixt and Between Extrait is rated 4.35/5 from 98 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Betwixt and Between Extrait for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Dewaniya?

They last about the same: Dewaniya 85/100, Betwixt and Between Extrait 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Dewaniya?

Betwixt and Between Extrait projects furthest (Betwixt and Between Extrait 72/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betwixt and Between Extrait and Dewaniya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Damask Rose.

Is Betwixt and Between Extrait or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, Betwixt and Between Extrait is the stronger pick. Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betwixt and Between Extrait and Dewaniya?

Betwixt and Between Extrait has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Damask Rose, Smoke, Musk and Amber, a base of Cashmere Musk, Woodsy Notes and Leather. Dewaniya has top notes of Saffron, Marigold, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Cambodian Oud, Honey and Damask Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Castoreum and Cade oil.