Fragrance comparison

Canvas vs Diwan

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Canvas

Der Duft

3.2236 votes

Rank #23,284 Soft SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #25,137 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Canvas
Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Canvas3/7

Diwan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CanvasDer Duft

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

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

22%Love

19%Like

28%Ok

19%Dislike

11%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value28

Category winnerCanvasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

rose61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LicoriceGeraniumPink PepperHoneyRaspberryAnisePatchouliRhubarbAppleMuskPeonyVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Raspberry and Rhubarb. Durations are only published for Canvas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter62

Day92

Night100

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCanvasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex68

Women9

Casual 35%Date 27%Party 20%Work 18%

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,284

PerfumerFreddie Albrighton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanvasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Canvas smells completely unconventional. Do not overspray this. The scent kicks off with an electric snap of tart rhubarb, pungent licorice, and crisp pink pepper. A brief flash of alcohol solvent lifts off during the first two minutes, revealing an unexpected swirl of salty ocean seaweed and sweet honey. Tha…

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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, Canvas or Diwan?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Canvas is rated 3.22/5 from 36 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Canvas for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Canvas or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Canvas 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canvas or Diwan?

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

Do Canvas and Diwan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Geranium, Raspberry and Rhubarb.

Is Canvas or Diwan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Canvas and Diwan?

Canvas features Licorice, Geranium, Pink Pepper, Honey and Raspberry. 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.