Fragrance comparison

Derviche II vs Dhan Al Oudh Safwa

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

Derviche II

Rogue Perfumery

3.62195 votes

Rank #6,990 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa

Rasasi

3.1971 votes

Rank #13,750 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Derviche II
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Derviche II3/7

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa4/7

Ratings & consensus: Derviche II
Community sentiment: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Longevity: Derviche II
Sillage & projection: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Value for money: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Versatility: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derviche II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derviche IIRogue Perfumery

Dhan Al Oudh SafwaRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

3.19/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerDerviche IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

26%Like

28%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

40%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerDhan Al Oudh SafwaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDerviche II

SillageDhan Al Oudh Safwa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDhan Al Oudh SafwaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

oud61%

oud100%

woody88%

rose77%

musky65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FruitsAmberVanillaCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)MuskHerbal Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Woody NotesCitruses

Heart

Rose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Citruses, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer27

Fall100

Winter88

Day63

Night100

Category winnerDhan Al Oudh SafwaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex45

Women15

Men41

Unisex56

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,990

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#13,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerDerviche IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derviche II opens with bright fruit and citrus over warm amber, then settles into a smoother mix of vanilla, musk and a darker woody oud effect. It often reads more polished than challenging, with a sweet aromatic style that many find easy to wear. The main question is taste. If you enjoy modern fruity amber scents wi…

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Dhan Al Oudh Safwa is a study in contrasts, pairing raw, animalic oud with a softening heart of rose. It is a bold, woody choice for enthusiasts who enjoy a deep, resonant scent. Expect a challenging opening that settles into a warm, amber-infused woodiness. Best suited for cooler days when you want a fragrance that l…

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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, Derviche II or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Dhan Al Oudh Safwa takes 4 of 7 categories. Derviche II is rated 3.62/5 from 195 votes; Dhan Al Oudh Safwa is rated 3.19/5 from 71 votes. Choose Derviche II for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dhan Al Oudh Safwa for a oud and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Derviche II or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Derviche II lasts longest (Derviche II 79/100, Dhan Al Oudh Safwa 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derviche II or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Projection is very close: Dhan Al Oudh Safwa 69/100, Derviche II 67/100 for sillage.

Do Derviche II and Dhan Al Oudh Safwa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Citruses, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Derviche II or Dhan Al Oudh Safwa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dhan Al Oudh Safwa is the stronger pick. For winter, Derviche II is the stronger pick. Dhan Al Oudh Safwa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derviche II and Dhan Al Oudh Safwa?

Derviche II features Fruits, Amber, Vanilla, Citruses and Agarwood (Oud). Dhan Al Oudh Safwa has top notes of Woody Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Amber.