Fragrance comparison

Dewaniya vs Virtuous

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,725 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Virtuous

Boadicea the Victorious

3.4542 votes

Rank #32,941 RoseWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 5 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.
Virtuous
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dewaniya5/7

Virtuous2/7

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

VirtuousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

3.45/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%

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

29%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageVirtuous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVirtuousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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

Top

Saffron

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodMuskLabdanumAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter63

Day67

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#32,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Virtuous by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp flash of bitter saffron that cuts straight into dark agarwood oud and dry red rose. As the scent settles, Atlas cedar and labdanum construct a dusty wood frame anchored by clean musk. Built for chilly autumn evenings and formal winter nights, it delivers a stark A…

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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 Virtuous?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Virtuous is rated 3.45/5 from 42 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virtuous for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Virtuous?

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

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Virtuous?

Virtuous projects furthest (Virtuous 73/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Virtuous smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Dewaniya or Virtuous better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Virtuous?

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. Virtuous has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Labdanum and Atlas Cedar.