Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Diane

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 389 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #30,177 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Diane

Diane von Furstenberg

3.83376 votes

Rank #30,152 PatchouliPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Diane
Choose it for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi3/5

Diane2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Sillage & projection: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Value for money: Diane
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

DianeDiane von Furstenberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

3.83/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

376 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

patchouli100%

powdery92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Notes

PatchouliMuskMyrhhVioletFrangipani

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrhh. Durations are only published for Diane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring66

Summer34

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,177

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,152

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Diane by Diane von Furstenberg pairs cosmetic powdery violet with sunlit frangipani blossoms, resting on a deep base of earthy patchouli, myrrh, and musk. It avoids sticky fruit sweetness entirely, presenting an assertive floral woody profile with vintage polish and modern clarity. The opening feels clean and lightly …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Diane?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Diane is rated 3.83/5 from 376 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Diane for a patchouli and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Diane?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Diane 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Diane?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Diane 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Diane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrhh.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Diane better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Diane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Diane?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Diane features Patchouli, Musk, Myrhh, Violet and Frangipani.