Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Isa Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,771 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Isa Rose

Ulric de Varens

3.5242 votes

Rank #30,007 RoseFloral

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.
Isa Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan5/7

Isa Rose2/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Isa Rose
Versatility: Isa Rose
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

Isa RoseUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.52/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

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

24%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIsa RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

rose100%

floral86%

honey72%

musky58%

sweet44%

aquatic30%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseHoneyFloral Notes

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

InformationalShared notesRose and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Isa Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night41

Category winnerIsa RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Ulric de Varens Isa Rose delivers a brisk, botanical rose centered on sheer Turkish rose petals, cold watery notes, and crisp peach skin. Expect a sharp, dew-soaked opening. The initial spray crackles with a brief solvent sting before blooming into freshly cut stems and refrigerated flower petals. It is not a heavy co…

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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 Isa Rose?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Isa Rose is rated 3.52/5 from 42 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Isa Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Isa Rose?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Isa Rose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Isa Rose?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Isa Rose 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Isa Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Rose and Floral Notes.

Is Diwan or Isa Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Isa Rose?

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. Isa Rose has top notes of Watery Notes and Peach, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Honey and Floral Notes, a base of Musk.