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Dewaniya vs Upper Class

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

Updated 213 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Upper Class

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dewaniya7/7
Upper Class0/7
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
Upper ClassRoyal Crown
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%
3.91/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 79%Had 21%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

46%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
10%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value20
Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
sweet92%
iris84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody

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
Top20-30 mins
RaspberryLeatherCorianderBlack and Pink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Tuscan IrisOlibanumCedarAgarwood (Oud)
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhVanilla AbsoluteOakmossAmbergrisLabdanumGray Musk
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Upper Class, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer43
Fall0
Winter71
Day100
Night87
Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex47
Women7
Men24
Unisex41
Women34
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#14,658

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Royal Crown Upper Class blends juicy, tart raspberry with a remarkably soft leather jacket aroma that skips the harsh smoky bite of typical leather perfumes. A pinch of crushed coriander and pink pepper adds a crisp, sparkling kick upfront before melting into a heart of velvety Tuscan iris, soothing incense, and gentl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dewaniya or Upper Class?

Dewaniya takes 7 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Upper Class is rated 3.91/5 from 134 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Upper Class for a amber and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Upper Class?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Upper Class 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Upper Class?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Upper Class 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Upper Class smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Ambergris.

Is Dewaniya or Upper Class better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. Dewaniya suits evening wear; Upper Class suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Upper Class?

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. Upper Class has top notes of Raspberry, Leather, Coriander and Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Olibanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Myrrh, Vanilla Absolute, Oakmoss and Ambergris.

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