Fragrance comparison

Dhahab vs Diabolik

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dhahab

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.33141 votes

Rank #2,316 CaramelVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Diabolik

Marcoccia

3.003 votes

Rank #64,103 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhahab takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dhahab
Choose it for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Diabolik
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dhahab3/4

Diabolik1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dhahab
Sillage & projection: Diabolik
Value for money: Dhahab
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dhahab

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DhahabAl Haramain Perfumes

DiabolikMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

113 votes

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityDhahab

SillageDiabolik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDhahabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

vanilla91%

citrus83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

musky56%

citrus100%

musky88%

patchouli77%

green65%

powdery53%

fresh42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CaramelCedar

Base

VanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBergamotIvyLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberPatchouliCaramelVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Caramel and Cedar. Durations are only published for Diabolik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night68

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#64,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDhahabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhahab by Al Haramain is a sunny, caramel-vanilla gourmand with a bright citrus lift at the start. Think orange zest melting into golden caramel, then a soft, musky sweetness that stays close and comforting. It is often worn as an easy layering scent, especially if you like cosy “peach cobbler” style warmth and a smo…

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Diabolik by Marcoccia opens with an energetic splash of sweet orange, crisp lemon, and crushed green ivy that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, comforting blend of warm caramel, rich vanilla, and earthy patchouli. Golden amber ties the sweetness…

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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, Dhahab or Diabolik?

Dhahab takes 3 of 4 categories. Dhahab is rated 4.33/5 from 141 votes; Diabolik is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Dhahab for a caramel and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Diabolik for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhahab or Diabolik?

Dhahab lasts longest (Dhahab 72/100, Diabolik 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhahab or Diabolik?

Diabolik projects furthest (Diabolik 67/100, Dhahab 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhahab and Diabolik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Caramel and Cedar.

Is Dhahab or Diabolik better for summer or winter?

Diabolik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhahab and Diabolik?

Dhahab has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Diabolik has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Sandalwood.