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Dewaniya vs Serafinas Rose

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

Updated 95 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Dewaniya

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Serafinas Rose

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dewaniya2/4
Serafinas Rose2/4
Ratings & consensus
Serafinas Rose
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dewaniya
Sillage & projection
Serafinas Rose
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
Serafinas RoseWild Eden Natural Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%
4.55/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerSerafinas RoseRating 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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageSerafinas Rose

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%
citrus100%
amber86%
sweet72%
rose58%
warm spicy44%
floral30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, sweet 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
Top
VerbenaSicilian Orange
Heart
Damask RosePalisander RosewoodWhite Magnolia
Base
Siam BenzoinSpicy NotesHoneyMusk
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Honey. 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
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#5,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#18,856

PerfumerJosephine Ademi

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Serafinas Rose opens brighter than its name suggests, with verbena and Sicilian orange giving the rose a fresh, lifted start. As it settles, Damask rose and magnolia sit over honeyed benzoin, soft musk, and a touch of spice. This reads as a warm floral with citrus sparkle rather than a powdery old-style rose. It may s…

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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 Serafinas Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Serafinas Rose is rated 4.55/5 from 16 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Serafinas Rose for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Serafinas Rose?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Serafinas Rose 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Serafinas Rose?

Serafinas Rose projects furthest (Serafinas Rose 71/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Serafinas Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Honey.

Is Dewaniya or Serafinas Rose better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Serafinas Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Serafinas 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. Serafinas Rose has top notes of Verbena and Sicilian Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, Palisander Rosewood and White Magnolia, a base of Siam Benzoin, Spicy Notes, Honey and Musk.

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