Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs LCW Jeans 1988

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,374 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

LCW Jeans 1988

LC Waikiki

5.001 votes

Rank #47,042 FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
LCW Jeans 1988
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diwan3/4

LCW Jeans 19881/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: LCW Jeans 1988
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

LCW Jeans 1988LC Waikiki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLCW Jeans 1988Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

floral100%

green92%

marine84%

musky77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea NotesGreen Leaves

Heart1 to 2 hours

Aromatic SpicesFloral Notes

Base1 to 2 hours

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for LCW Jeans 1988, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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LCW Jeans 1988 by LC Waikiki offers an airy mix of crisp coastal freshness and soft floral tones. The opening introduces briny sea notes and fresh green leaves, creating an outdoor scent reminiscent of an ocean breeze cutting across coastal grass. As the initial mist settles, delicate floral notes and a pinch of aroma…

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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 LCW Jeans 1988?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; LCW Jeans 1988 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose LCW Jeans 1988 for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or LCW Jeans 1988?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, LCW Jeans 1988 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or LCW Jeans 1988?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, LCW Jeans 1988 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and LCW Jeans 1988 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Diwan or LCW Jeans 1988 better for summer or winter?

LCW Jeans 1988 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and LCW Jeans 1988?

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. LCW Jeans 1988 has top notes of Sea Notes and Green Leaves, heart notes of Aromatic Spices and Floral Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.