Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Dubai Diamond Ruby

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,725 AmberWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Dubai Diamond Ruby

Bond No 9

3.333 votes

Rank #70,044 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dubai Diamond Ruby
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dewaniya4/4

Dubai Diamond Ruby0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Dubai Diamond RubyBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 10%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

Top

DavanaBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberMyrrhCivetSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Myrrh and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#70,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dewaniya is a dense, animalic, and resinous blend from Sultan Pasha. This attar centers on a complex interplay of Cambodian oud, honey, and tobacco. It suits colder weather or late-night occasions, offering a deep, multifaceted experience that lingers for hours. It is an ideal choice for the enthusiast seeking a matur…

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Dubai Diamond Ruby reads as a rich saffron, davana and bergamot opening that quickly turns rosy, spicy and woody. The drydown looks built around amber, myrrh, cypriol and sandalwood, with a noticeable animalic edge from civet. It suits shoppers who enjoy ornate, dressed-up amber florals with some bite. The available w…

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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, Dewaniya or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 4 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Dubai Diamond Ruby is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dubai Diamond Ruby for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Dubai Diamond Ruby smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Myrrh and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Dewaniya or Dubai Diamond Ruby better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Dubai Diamond Ruby suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Dubai Diamond Ruby?

Dewaniya has top notes of Saffron, Marigold, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Cambodian Oud, Honey and Damask Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Castoreum and Cade oil. Dubai Diamond Ruby has top notes of Davana, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Myrrh and Civet.