Fragrance comparison

Betwixt and Between Extrait vs Diwan

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 173 ratings analysed

Betwixt and Between Extrait

Anka Kuş Parfüm

4.3598 votes

Rank #5,019 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,056 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Betwixt and Between Extrait
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Betwixt and Between Extrait2/7

Diwan5/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Betwixt and Between Extrait
Versatility: Diwan
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

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 83%Had 17%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

62%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

98 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value28

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%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both smoky, rose and woody

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

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Smoke, Amber and Leather. 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–

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex60

Women19

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,019

PerfumerAli Erkekli

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#24,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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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, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Diwan?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Betwixt and Between Extrait is rated 4.35/5 from 98 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Betwixt and Between Extrait for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Betwixt and Between Extrait 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betwixt and Between Extrait or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Betwixt and Between Extrait 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betwixt and Between Extrait and Diwan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Smoke, Amber and Leather.

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

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Betwixt and Between Extrait is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.