Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Oud Davana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Davana

Whind

4.008 votes

Rank #38,816 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Davana
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dewaniya4/4

Oud Davana0/4

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

Oud DavanaWhind

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value46

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%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

coffee61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

SaffronPistachioBlack Pepper

Heart

CoffeeDavanaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Labdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coffee, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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

Spring14

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#38,816

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Oud Davana opens with a spicy, savoury mix of saffron, pepper, and pistachio, then settles into a warm, musky oud with davana adding an aromatic, slightly fruity edge. The dry-down is where it seems to win people over most, reading smooth, leathery, and quietly sensual, with a unisex profile that can lean a little mas…

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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 Oud Davana?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 4 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Oud Davana is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Davana for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Oud Davana?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Oud Davana 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Oud Davana?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Oud Davana 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Oud Davana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coffee, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Dewaniya or Oud Davana better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Oud Davana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Oud Davana?

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. Oud Davana has top notes of Saffron, Pistachio and Black Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.