Fragrance comparison

Crystal Bomb vs Diwan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Crystal Bomb

LEN Fragrances

3.8927 votes

Rank #34,426 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,792 AmberSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Crystal Bomb
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Crystal Bomb2/7

Diwan5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal BombLEN Fragrances

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

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

33%Love

41%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 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

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value28

Category winnerCrystal BombBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both oud, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RoseRaspberryViolet Leaves

Heart2-4 hrs

Cedar

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskVanilla

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Crystal Bomb, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer33

Fall100

Winter75

Day41

Night100

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCrystal BombMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 15%

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,426

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crystal Bomb by LEN Fragrances delivers a bold, modern spin on the classic Middle Eastern pairing of rose and agarwood. The first spray leaves a visible oil sheen on skin, releasing a brisk shock of tart raspberry and crisp violet leaves before settling down. Within fifteen minutes, the initial solvent lift softens in…

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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, Crystal Bomb or Diwan?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Crystal Bomb is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Crystal Bomb for a oud and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Bomb or Diwan?

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

Which projects more, Crystal Bomb or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Crystal Bomb 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Bomb and Diwan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Crystal Bomb or Diwan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Crystal Bomb and Diwan?

Crystal Bomb has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Vanilla. 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.