Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Esprit

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,373 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Esprit

Mémoires D'amour

3.6414 votes

Rank #54,641 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Esprit
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diwan4/5

Esprit1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

EspritMémoires D'amour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.64/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerDiwanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

36%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEspritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

Top

GingerCorianderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

FrankincensePink PepperRoseLily of the Valley

Base

SandalVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamAmberMuskPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,641

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before Taif rose and roasted coffee settle into thick amber and castoreum. Built for freezing winter nights, it leaves a dense trail of leather and resins that clings to coats…

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Esprit by Mémoires D'amour opens with a sharp burst of ginger and bergamot before shifting into a dry, resinous heart of frankincense and rose. The base anchors firmly with agarwood, amber, and leather. Built for crisp autumn evenings and dark wool coats, it delivers a dense, woody punch that stays noticeable without …

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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, Diwan or Esprit?

Diwan takes 4 of 5 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Esprit is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Esprit for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Esprit?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Esprit 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Esprit?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Esprit 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Esprit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Leather.

Is Diwan or Esprit better for summer or winter?

Esprit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Esprit?

Diwan has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Smoke and Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Amber, Coffee and Earthy Notes, a base of Indian Oud, Woody Notes, Leather and Olibanum. Esprit has top notes of Ginger, Coriander, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandal, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Gurjan balsam.