Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Evolution

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,732 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Evolution

Auraa Desire

2.001 votes

Rank #79,414 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Evolution
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dewaniya1/4

Evolution3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Evolution
Sillage & projection: Evolution
Value for money: Evolution
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

EvolutionAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

leather100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

PassionfruitGreen Bell PepperSaffronQuince

Heart

Mountain AirOsmanthusAmberRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskLeatherBirch

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Osmanthus and Sandalwood. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#79,414

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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Evolution by Auraa Desire is a bold leather-forward composition that bridges the gap between fruity freshness and grounded woody depth. Launched in 2023, it leans unisex, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a complex, modern scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to an evening out in cooler 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 Evolution?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Evolution is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Evolution for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Evolution?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 90/100, Dewaniya 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Evolution?

Evolution projects furthest (Evolution 75/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Evolution smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Osmanthus and Sandalwood.

Is Dewaniya or Evolution better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Evolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Evolution?

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. Evolution has top notes of Passionfruit, Green Bell Pepper, Saffron and Quince, heart notes of Mountain Air, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Leather and Birch.