Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Il Sentiero degli Dei

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,792 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Il Sentiero degli Dei

DFG1924

3.8010 votes

Rank #47,818 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Il Sentiero degli Dei
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diwan4/4

Il Sentiero degli Dei0/4

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

Il Sentiero degli DeiDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

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

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

powdery100%

musky83%

iris65%

violet48%

woody30%

Scent match6%Clearly different · both 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

Powdery NotesMuskIrisCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPowdery Notes. Durations are only published for Il Sentiero degli Dei, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,818

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Il Sentiero degli Dei by DFG1924 hits the skin with an unapologetic storm of ultrafine powdery notes and dry, chalky iris. It smells clean, dense, and comforting. Imagine opening an antique vanity drawer filled with luxury cosmetic powder, fresh white towels, and sweet starch. Within twenty minutes, the initial puff s…

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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 Il Sentiero degli Dei?

Diwan takes 4 of 4 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Il Sentiero degli Dei is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Il Sentiero degli Dei for a powdery and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Il Sentiero degli Dei?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Il Sentiero degli Dei 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Il Sentiero degli Dei?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Il Sentiero degli Dei 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Il Sentiero degli Dei smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Powdery Notes.

Is Diwan or Il Sentiero degli Dei better for summer or winter?

Il Sentiero degli Dei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Il Sentiero degli Dei?

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. Il Sentiero degli Dei features Powdery Notes, Musk, Iris and Cedar.