Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Instance Macaron de Framboesa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,221 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Instance Macaron de Framboesa

Eudora

3.6414 votes

Rank #54,282 FruityCitrus

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.
Instance Macaron de Framboesa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan4/5

Instance Macaron de Framboesa1/5

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Instance Macaron de Framboesa
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

Instance Macaron de FramboesaEudora

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 64%Had 17%Want 19%

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

21%Love

29%Like

43%Ok

7%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

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value59

Category winnerInstance Macaron de FramboesaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fruity100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity and rose

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

Top20-30 mins

ApricotRaspberryStrawberryGrapefruitOrangeBergamotMandarinLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

AlmondVanillaBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Strawberry and Amber. Durations are only published for Instance Macaron de Framboesa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 43%Work 27%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,282

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

Eudora Instance Macaron de Framboesa captures the sugary warmth of a Parisian pastry shop without becoming heavy. The first spritz hits with a sharp burst of tart raspberry, crushed strawberry, and sunny mandarin. That sharp fruitiness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a delicate heart of rose and jasmine settle…

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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 Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Diwan takes 4 of 5 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Instance Macaron de Framboesa 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 Instance Macaron de Framboesa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Instance Macaron de Framboesa 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Instance Macaron de Framboesa 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Instance Macaron de Framboesa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Strawberry and Amber.

Is Diwan or Instance Macaron de Framboesa better for summer or winter?

Instance Macaron de Framboesa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

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. Instance Macaron de Framboesa has top notes of Apricot, Raspberry, Strawberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Almond, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.