Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Socotra

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,301 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Socotra

King's Palace Perfumery

4.836 votes

Rank #30,020 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Socotra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Dewaniya2/3

Socotra1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Socotra
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

SocotraKing's Palace Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 93%

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

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageSocotra

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%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

sweet72%

balsamic58%

herbal44%

honey30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm 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

Notes

Choya LobanAmberImmortelleMyrrhHoneyCinnamonOlibanumMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Honey and Myrrh. 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#30,020

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Socotra is a warm amber perfume built around resin, spice, honeyed sweetness, and soft musk. The listed materials suggest a dense oriental style, with olibanum, myrrh, choya loban, cinnamon, immortelle, vanilla, and amber giving it a smoky golden feel. The limited wearer feedback is positive but sparse, so this is one…

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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 Socotra?

Dewaniya takes 2 of 3 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Socotra is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Socotra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Socotra?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Socotra 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Socotra?

Socotra projects furthest (Socotra 75/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Socotra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Honey and Myrrh.

Is Dewaniya or Socotra better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Socotra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Socotra?

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. Socotra features Choya Loban, Amber, Immortelle, Myrrh and Honey.