Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Invisible Woods

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,833 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Invisible Woods

Future Society

3.2853 votes

Rank #20,224 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Invisible Woods
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Invisible Woods3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Invisible WoodsFuture Society

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.28/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

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

17%Love

30%Like

21%Ok

28%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value55

Category winnerInvisible WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

herbal77%

camphor69%

iris61%

Scent match21%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

EucalyptusGingerGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

ChamomileRose

Base4-6+ hrs

AkigalawoodIris

InformationalShared notesRose. Durations are only published for Invisible Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer47

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night33

Category winnerInvisible WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men10

Unisex59

Women31

Casual 44%Work 39%Date 11%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,224

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerInvisible WoodsHigher 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 →

Invisible Woods opens with a sharp flash of camphoraceous eucalyptus, brisk pink grapefruit, and zesty fresh ginger. The first blast catches you off guard. It smells medicinal for two minutes before mellowing into soothing chamomile tea and soft rose petals. Daniela Andrier crafted this formula around synthetic biolog…

Reviews →

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 Invisible Woods?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Invisible Woods is rated 3.28/5 from 53 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Invisible Woods for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Invisible Woods?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Invisible Woods 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Invisible Woods?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Invisible Woods 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Invisible Woods smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Rose.

Is Diwan or Invisible Woods better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Invisible Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Invisible Woods?

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. Invisible Woods has top notes of Eucalyptus, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile and Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Iris.