Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs His Sartorial

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,167 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

His Sartorial

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #42,969 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
His Sartorial
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan3/4

His Sartorial1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: His Sartorial
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

His SartorialThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHis SartorialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

honey61%

Scent match27%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

Notes

Metallic notesLinden BlossomGurjan balsamBlack PepperWatery NotesViolet LeafWoody NotesWhite MuskPatchouliAldehydesLavenderCyclamen

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes and Gurjan balsam. Durations are only published for His Sartorial, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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His Sartorial by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum interpretation of a classic barbershop fougere built on crisp aromatics, leather, and warm resins. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, fresh ginger, and cool metallic notes that recall hot steam rising from freshly pressed fabric. As the opening settles, ar…

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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, Diwan or His Sartorial?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; His Sartorial is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose His Sartorial for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or His Sartorial?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, His Sartorial 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or His Sartorial?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, His Sartorial 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and His Sartorial smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes and Gurjan balsam.

Is Diwan or His Sartorial better for summer or winter?

His Sartorial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and His Sartorial?

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. His Sartorial features Metallic notes, Linden Blossom, Gurjan balsam, Black Pepper and Watery Notes.