Fragrance comparison

Bryant Park vs Diwan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 593 ratings analysed

Bryant Park

Bond No 9

3.64518 votes

Rank #5,674 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,792 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bryant Park
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bryant Park3/7

Diwan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bryant ParkBond No 9

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

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

24%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

320 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value28

Category winnerBryant ParkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

rose83%

green74%

patchouli65%

soft spicy56%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbPink PepperLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

RosePatchouli

Base

RaspberryAmber

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Rose, Raspberry and Amber. 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

Summer78

Fall40

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBryant ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,674

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#24,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBryant ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bryant Park is a tart fruity floral built around rose, patchouli, and a vivid raspberry twist. The opening reads green and sharp from rhubarb and pink pepper, then settles into a sweeter, rosier heart with earthy texture underneath. It usually suits spring and mild weather best, especially if you like feminine scents …

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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, Bryant Park or Diwan?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Bryant Park is rated 3.64/5 from 518 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Bryant Park for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bryant Park or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Bryant Park 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bryant Park or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Bryant Park 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bryant Park and Diwan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Rose, Raspberry and Amber.

Is Bryant Park or Diwan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bryant Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bryant Park and Diwan?

Bryant Park has top notes of Rhubarb, Pink Pepper and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rose and Patchouli, a base of Raspberry 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.