Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs The Bee's Knees

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,244 AmberWoody

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24%scent match

Clearly different

The Bee's Knees

Lush · 2024

3.53238 votes

Rank #9,324 SweetTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Bee's Knees
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dewaniya4/5

The Bee's Knees1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Dewaniya
Value for money: The Bee's Knees
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

The Bee's KneesLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

3.53/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 74%Had 3%Want 24%

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

18%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value66

Category winnerThe Bee's KneesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

tobacco69%

floral30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

HaySmokeHoneyImmortelleEarthy NotesTobaccoLeatherOsmanthusPetitgrainNeroliOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Honey, Osmanthus and Hay. 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

Winter67

Day100

Night25

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#5,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#9,324

PerfumerAlina Gliwinska

Launched2024

Reviews30

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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The Bee's Knees is a smoky honey scent with a dry, windswept feel rather than a soft gourmand one. Hay, tobacco and leather shape the opening, while neroli and osmanthus add a floral lift as it settles. It wears warmer and smoother in the dry-down, with honey and balsamic tones becoming easier to enjoy. This suits sho…

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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 The Bee's Knees?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 5 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; The Bee's Knees is rated 3.53/5 from 238 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Bee's Knees for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or The Bee's Knees?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, The Bee's Knees 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or The Bee's Knees?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, The Bee's Knees 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and The Bee's Knees smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Honey, Osmanthus and Hay.

Is Dewaniya or The Bee's Knees better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; The Bee's Knees suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and The Bee's Knees?

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. The Bee's Knees features Hay, Smoke, Honey, Immortelle and Earthy Notes.