Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,728 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #30,713 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 7 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ghaliyah Reflection
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dewaniya2/7

Ghaliyah Reflection3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ghaliyah Reflection
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ghaliyah Reflection
Value for money: Ghaliyah Reflection
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

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionRating 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

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value65

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, 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

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Osmanthus and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#30,713

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

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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Ghaliyah Reflection by Amelia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Ghaliyah Reflection was launched in 2020. Ghaliyah Reflection was created by Nitish Dixit and Zakir Laskar. Top notes are Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Tuberose a…

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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 Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 3 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Ghaliyah Reflection?

They last about the same: Dewaniya 85/100, Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Osmanthus and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dewaniya or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, Ghaliyah Reflection is the stronger pick. Dewaniya suits evening wear; Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Ghaliyah Reflection?

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. Ghaliyah Reflection has top notes of Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Black Musk, White Musk and Indian Oud.