Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Noctem Arabs

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,492 AmberWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Noctem Arabs

Gritti

4.16129 votes

Rank #8,419 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Noctem Arabs
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dewaniya6/7

Noctem Arabs1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Dewaniya
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Dewaniya
Value for money: Noctem Arabs
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

Noctem ArabsGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.16/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

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

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNoctem ArabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

oud92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TobaccoVirginian CedarPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Base4 to 6 hours

MyrrhMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Noctem Arabs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring41

Summer21

Fall89

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men45

Unisex48

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#8,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Noctem Arabs by Gritti delivers a dark, dry woody profile centered on smoky leaves and resinous timber. It opens with the crisp grain of Virginian cedar and aromatic tobacco leaves, grounded by earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle, agarwood and smooth sandalwood form a dense, smoky core that avoids smelling dirty…

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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 Noctem Arabs?

Dewaniya takes 6 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Noctem Arabs is rated 4.16/5 from 129 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Noctem Arabs for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Noctem Arabs?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Noctem Arabs 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Noctem Arabs?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Noctem Arabs 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Noctem Arabs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Sandalwood.

Is Dewaniya or Noctem Arabs better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Noctem Arabs?

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. Noctem Arabs has top notes of Tobacco, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Musk and Amber.