Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Petroleum (Нефть)

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,232 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Petroleum (Нефть)

Vdot

2.6712 votes

Rank #65,727 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Petroleum (Нефть)
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dewaniya3/5

Petroleum (Нефть)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Petroleum (Нефть)
Sillage & projection: Petroleum (Нефть)
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

Petroleum (Нефть)Vdot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

2.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 95%

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

8%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

58%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityPetroleum (Нефть)

SillagePetroleum (Нефть)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

cannabis77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

BlackwoodOakmossWood ResinVanillaCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart2-4 hrs

cannabisLeatherOlibanumSandalwood

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoAmbergrisLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Petroleum (Нефть), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Party 42%Date 27%Casual 23%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#65,727

PerfumerNikita Kharlashin

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…

Reviews →

Petroleum by Vdot is a dark, unapologetic blast of raw industrial aromatics and dense timber. Do not expect sweet mall pleasantries here. The scent opens with oily cypriol oil, bitter wood resin, and forest oakmoss that smells like crushed pine needles under heavy boots. Within minutes, a pungent cannabis note collide…

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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 Petroleum (Нефть)?

Dewaniya takes 3 of 5 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Petroleum (Нефть) is rated 2.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Petroleum (Нефть) for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Petroleum (Нефть)?

Petroleum (Нефть) lasts longest (Petroleum (Нефть) 90/100, Dewaniya 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Petroleum (Нефть)?

Petroleum (Нефть) projects furthest (Petroleum (Нефть) 73/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Petroleum (Нефть) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Dewaniya or Petroleum (Нефть) better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Petroleum (Нефть) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Petroleum (Нефть)?

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. Petroleum (Нефть) has top notes of Blackwood, Oakmoss, Wood Resin and Vanilla, heart notes of cannabis, Leather, Olibanum and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Ambergris and Labdanum.