Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Fate Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,473 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,735 AmberWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

Fate Man

Amouage

3.901,394 votes

Rank #26,963 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fate Man
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Dewaniya6/7

Fate Man1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Dewaniya
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Fate Man
Value for money: Dewaniya
Versatility: Dewaniya
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

Fate ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

3.90/ 5 · 1,394 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerDewaniyaRating 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

42%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

1,394 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageFate Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value39

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

CuminSaffronWormwoodGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

ImmortelleIncenseCopahu BalmOlibanumLabdanumRose

Base

LicoriceSandalwoodCedarMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Olibanum, Damask Rose 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

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men75

Unisex25

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#26,963

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

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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Fate Man opens with a sharp burst of cumin and saffron, immediately signaling its spice-forward nature. As it settles, warm incense and dry wormwood wrap around a base of dark licorice and cedar. It is a dry, resinous option built specifically for cold winter nights.

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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 Fate Man?

Dewaniya takes 6 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Fate Man is rated 3.90/5 from 1,394 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fate Man for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Fate Man?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Fate Man 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Fate Man?

Fate Man projects furthest (Fate Man 69/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Fate Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Olibanum, Damask Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Dewaniya or Fate Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, Fate Man is the stronger pick. Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Fate Man?

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. Fate Man has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Wormwood and Ginger, heart notes of Immortelle, Incense, Copahu Balm and Olibanum, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.