Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Nobles'17

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,242 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Nobles'17

Strangers Parfumerie

4.437 votes

Rank #35,349 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nobles'17
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dewaniya3/4

Nobles'171/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Dewaniya
Value for money: Nobles'17
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

Nobles'17Strangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

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

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNobles'17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Notes

TobaccoAmberLabdanumVanillaRoseRumSaffronPatchouliSandalwoodJavanolgunpowderHoney

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Tobacco and Honey. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#35,349

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nobles'17 opens with a sharp burst of gunpowder mixed with warm rum and rich saffron. As the initial mineral fizz settles, heavy dark tobacco leaves emerge alongside thick honey and creamy white chocolate. The heart balances dry woodiness with soft rose petals, keeping the dense gourmand notes from becoming cloying. G…

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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 Nobles'17?

Dewaniya takes 3 of 4 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Nobles'17 is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nobles'17 for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Nobles'17?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Nobles'17 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Nobles'17?

Projection is very close: Dewaniya 66/100, Nobles'17 65/100 for sillage.

Do Dewaniya and Nobles'17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Tobacco and Honey.

Is Dewaniya or Nobles'17 better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Nobles'17 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Nobles'17?

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. Nobles'17 features Tobacco, Amber, Labdanum, Vanilla and Rose.