Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs G.Nejman Emir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,980 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

G.Nejman Emir

G. Nejman

4.2861 votes

Rank #12,401 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
G.Nejman Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan5/7

G.Nejman Emir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

G.Nejman EmirG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.28/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

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

54%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody and oud

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Geranium. Durations are only published for G.Nejman Emir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring10

Summer0

Fall81

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirHigher 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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G.Nejman Emir is a heavy, dark woody fragrance designed around sharp citrus fruits and medicinal agarwood. It hits the air with a tart blast of grapefruit and sweet orange peel before sinking into dry cedar and earthy patchouli. Do not expect an airy cologne. This is thick, brooding, and unapologetically masculine. Je…

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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 G.Nejman Emir?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; G.Nejman Emir is rated 4.28/5 from 61 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose G.Nejman Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or G.Nejman Emir?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, G.Nejman Emir 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or G.Nejman Emir?

Projection is very close: Diwan 80/100, G.Nejman Emir 79/100 for sillage.

Do Diwan and G.Nejman Emir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium.

Is Diwan or G.Nejman Emir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. G.Nejman Emir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and G.Nejman Emir?

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. G.Nejman Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.