Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs King's Precious Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,547 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

King's Precious Oud

The Dua Brand

3.5157 votes

Rank #13,332 SmokyLeather

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.
King's Precious Oud
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan5/7

King's Precious Oud2/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: King's Precious Oud
Versatility: Diwan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King's Precious Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

King's Precious OudThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.51/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

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

27%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

49%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKing's Precious OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

smoky100%

leather92%

woody84%

oud77%

animalic69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both smoky, amber and 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

SmokeLeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmberRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Smoke, Amber and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer8

Fall85

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,332

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerKing's Precious OudHigher 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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A smoky, leathery oud with a tart berry lift up top, King's Precious Oud opens bold and resinous, then settles into darker woods, amber and a smoother powdery Dua-style dry-down. It wears rich, warm and slightly rugged rather than polished. This is the kind of scent that suits cool weather, night wear, and anyone who …

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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 King's Precious Oud?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; King's Precious Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 57 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose King's Precious Oud for a smoky and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or King's Precious Oud?

They last about the same: Diwan 88/100, King's Precious Oud 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or King's Precious Oud?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, King's Precious Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and King's Precious Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Smoke, Amber and Leather.

Is Diwan or King's Precious Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. King's Precious Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and King's Precious Oud?

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. King's Precious Oud features Smoke, Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Red Berries.