Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Once Upon a Cardamom

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

1 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,214 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Once Upon a Cardamom

Maison Laugier

—0 votes

Rank #68,806 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Once Upon a Cardamom
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Dewaniya1/1

Once Upon a Cardamom0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Once Upon a CardamomMaison Laugier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

green44%

fresh30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

Black Cardamom

Heart

Black Tea

Base

Cade oil

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea and Cade oil. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#68,806

PerfumerNot listed

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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Once Upon a Cardamom by Maison Laugier presents a sharp, woody aromatic profile defined by black cardamom, smoky black tea, and cade oil. This 2025 release leans into a rugged, resinous aesthetic suited for those who prefer dark, dry scents. It works best in crisp autumn weather when the outdoors match its bracing, ca…

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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.

Do Dewaniya and Once Upon a Cardamom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Tea and Cade oil.

Is Dewaniya or Once Upon a Cardamom better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Once Upon a Cardamom?

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. Once Upon a Cardamom has top notes of Black Cardamom, heart notes of Black Tea, a base of Cade oil.