Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Lelas Musk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,796 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Lelas Musk

LELAS

3.758 votes

Rank #53,225 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Lelas Musk
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan3/4

Lelas Musk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Lelas Musk
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

Lelas MuskLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

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

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLelas MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

rose100%

fruity92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity, rose 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

Top20-30 mins

OrangePlum

Heart3-5 hrs

RoseGeraniumPatchouliRed Berries

Base8-11+ hrs

Teak WoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Amber and Geranium. Durations are only published for Lelas Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Date 35%Party 30%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,225

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…

Reviews →

Lelas Musk presents a dense collision of dark fruit and velvety florals. The opening orange flashes off quickly. Then the real weight settles in. You get a thick, stewed plum note paired with crimson rose petals and earthy patchouli, backed by a warm foundation of teak wood and amber. It is bold, rich, and distinctly …

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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 Lelas Musk?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Lelas Musk is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lelas Musk for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Lelas Musk?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Lelas Musk 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Lelas Musk?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Lelas Musk 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Lelas Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber and Geranium.

Is Diwan or Lelas Musk better for summer or winter?

Lelas Musk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Lelas Musk?

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. Lelas Musk has top notes of Orange and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Patchouli and Red Berries, a base of Teak Wood, Amber and Musk.