Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Tabac Imperial

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

7 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,297 AmberWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Tabac Imperial

Versace

3.85212 votes

Rank #11,191 SweetTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 7 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.
Tabac Imperial
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dewaniya7/7

Tabac Imperial0/7

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Dewaniya
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Dewaniya
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

Tabac ImperialVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

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

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

7%Hate

212 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value28

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

tobacco92%

honey84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, 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

Notes

HoneyTobaccoPatchouliBenzoinImmortelleCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Honey and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Tabac Imperial, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men53

Unisex38

Women9

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#11,191

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews20

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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Versace Tabac Imperial hits the skin with serious presence. You immediately notice raw, thick honey smeared over dark cigar leaf. The opening carries a brisk solvent bite that settles within three minutes. From there, golden immortelle and smoky cypriol oil wrap around the sweetness to keep it grounded. Earthy patchou…

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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 Tabac Imperial?

Dewaniya takes 7 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Tabac Imperial is rated 3.85/5 from 212 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tabac Imperial for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Tabac Imperial?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Tabac Imperial 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Tabac Imperial?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Tabac Imperial 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Tabac Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Honey and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Dewaniya or Tabac Imperial better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Tabac Imperial?

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. Tabac Imperial features Honey, Tobacco, Patchouli, Benzoin and Immortelle.