Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Gold Myrrh Absolute

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 414 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,161 AmberWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Myrrh Absolute

Carolina Herrera

4.37335 votes

Rank #3,858 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gold Myrrh Absolute
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dewaniya5/7

Gold Myrrh Absolute2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Gold Myrrh AbsoluteCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.37/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerGold Myrrh AbsoluteRating 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

58%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value27

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cacao69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperImmortelle

Heart2-4 hrs

Cacao PodLicorice

Base8-10 hrs

MyrrhVanilla

InformationalShared notesCacao Pod and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Gold Myrrh Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring40

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men13

Unisex60

Women27

Date 43%Party 24%Work 19%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#3,858

PerfumerAlex Lee, Véronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerGold Myrrh AbsoluteHigher 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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Carolina Herrera Gold Myrrh Absolute opens with a crisp snap of crushed black pepper and dried immortelle before settling into a warm, multifaceted resinous core. The heart introduces unsweetened cacao pod and dark licorice, giving the composition a dusty, bittersweet character that never turns into cheap confectioner…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dewaniya or Gold Myrrh Absolute?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Gold Myrrh Absolute is rated 4.37/5 from 335 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gold Myrrh Absolute for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Gold Myrrh Absolute?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Gold Myrrh Absolute 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Gold Myrrh Absolute?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Gold Myrrh Absolute 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Gold Myrrh Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cacao Pod and Myrrh.

Is Dewaniya or Gold Myrrh Absolute better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Myrrh Absolute is the stronger pick. Dewaniya suits evening wear; Gold Myrrh Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Gold Myrrh Absolute?

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. Gold Myrrh Absolute has top notes of Black Pepper and Immortelle, heart notes of Cacao Pod and Licorice, a base of Myrrh and Vanilla.