Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Saffron Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,492 AmberWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

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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.
Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dewaniya6/7

Saffron Rose1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Dewaniya
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Saffron Rose
Value for money: Dewaniya
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

Saffron RoseGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

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

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageSaffron Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value20

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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 Saffron Rose?

Dewaniya takes 6 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Saffron Rose?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Saffron Rose 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Saffron Rose?

Saffron Rose projects furthest (Saffron Rose 69/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Saffron Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dewaniya or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Saffron Rose?

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. Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber.