Fragrance comparison

Black vs Diwan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Black

Everlast

3.9058 votes

Rank #30,746 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,324 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black1/7

Diwan6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackEverlast

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 19%

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

29%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value28

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperCardamomCedarFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseLeatherGuaiac WoodViolet Leaves

Base4-6+ hrs

AmberCitrusesPatchouliSandalowoodSantolina

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesIncense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Casual 34%Date 29%Party 22%Work 15%

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Black hits your skin with an assertive burst of black pepper and crushed cardamom. That initial sharp alcohol flash burns off within three minutes, revealing crisp cedarwood and a pale touch of freesia. Give it twenty minutes. The core settles into dark leather, dry guaiac wood, and smoldering incense. It fee…

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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, Black or Diwan?

Diwan takes 6 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.90/5 from 58 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Black for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Black 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Diwan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Black or Diwan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Diwan?

Black has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Freesia, heart notes of Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Citruses, Patchouli and Sandalowood. 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.