Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Iris Torréfié

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 993 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,313 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Iris Torréfié

Guerlain

4.19918 votes

Rank #3,477 IrisPowdery

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.
Iris Torréfié
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diwan5/7

Iris Torréfié2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Iris TorréfiéGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.19/ 5 · 918 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

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

49%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

918 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value26

Category winnerDiwanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

iris100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

violet77%

coffee69%

floral61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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 to 30 minutes

CoffeeCardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherVanillaTeaAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Coffee and Leather. Durations are only published for Iris Torréfié, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer24

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Category winnerIris TorréfiéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men8

Unisex53

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,477

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerIris TorréfiéHigher 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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Iris Torréfié by Guerlain pairs the cool, cosmetic powder of iris with the dark warmth of roasted coffee. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of bitter espresso beans, green cardamom, and a fleeting splash of bergamot. As the opening brightness softens, a silky, powdery ir…

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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 Iris Torréfié?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Iris Torréfié is rated 4.19/5 from 918 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Iris Torréfié for a iris and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Iris Torréfié?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Iris Torréfié 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Iris Torréfié?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Iris Torréfié 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Iris Torréfié smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Amber, Coffee and Leather.

Is Diwan or Iris Torréfié better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Iris Torréfié?

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. Iris Torréfié has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Leather, Vanilla, Tea and Amber.