Dewaniya vs Elixir Attar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dewaniya takes 3 of 5 categories.
DewaniyaChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elixir AttarChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dewaniya3/5
Elixir Attar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dewaniya
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir Attar
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Attar
- 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 AttarsElixir AttarXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%
3.62/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 2%Want 75%
Category winnerDewaniyaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
22%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
46%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Attar
SillageElixir Attar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDewaniyaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
amber88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
balsamic53%
rose42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe
Heart
TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris
Top
Copahu BalmRose
Heart
Cade oilLabdanumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Gurjan balsamLaotian OudAmber
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cade oil 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 seasonSpring92
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day92
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall83
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,709
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#61,365
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDewaniya 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…
Reviews →Xerjoff Elixir Attar is a concentrated oil scent centered on smoky cade oil, dark Laotian oud, and sticky copahu balm. Rose lifts the heavy resinous opening before labdanum and gurjan balsam settle into a warm, wood-heavy skin scent. It fits crisp autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings where heavy, oil-based ori…
Reviews →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 Elixir Attar?
Dewaniya takes 3 of 5 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Elixir Attar is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elixir Attar for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Elixir Attar?
Elixir Attar lasts longest (Elixir Attar 93/100, Dewaniya 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dewaniya or Elixir Attar?
Elixir Attar projects furthest (Elixir Attar 82/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dewaniya and Elixir Attar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cade oil and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Dewaniya or Elixir Attar better for summer or winter?
Dewaniya suits evening wear; Elixir Attar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dewaniya and Elixir Attar?
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. Elixir Attar has top notes of Copahu Balm and Rose, heart notes of Cade oil, Labdanum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Gurjan balsam, Laotian Oud and Amber.
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