Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Shay Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,112 AmberWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shay Oud

Anfasic

4.7225 votes

Rank #25,455 AmberHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shay Oud
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dewaniya3/7

Shay Oud4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shay Oud
Community sentiment: Shay Oud
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Shay Oud
Value for money: Shay Oud
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

Shay OudAnfasic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerShay OudRating 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

84%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShay OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageShay Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShay OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

honey86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

sweet44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and sweet

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

Olibanum

Heart

Honey

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Honey and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring78

Summer50

Fall89

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men35

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,455

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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Shay Oud by Anfasic centers on a rich triad of smoky olibanum, dense honey, and dark agarwood. It opens with an immediate plume of resinous frankincense that feels dry and lightly spiced rather than churchy. Within twenty minutes, a thick golden honey note spreads across the composition, softening the sharp edges of t…

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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 Shay Oud?

Shay Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Shay Oud is rated 4.72/5 from 25 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shay Oud for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Shay Oud?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Shay Oud 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Shay Oud?

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

Do Dewaniya and Shay Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Honey and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Dewaniya or Shay Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Shay Oud?

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. Shay Oud has top notes of Olibanum, heart notes of Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud).