Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Lilit Light

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,056 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Lilit Light

Anna Borisova Parfum

3.7713 votes

Rank #52,360 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Lilit Light
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diwan4/5

Lilit Light1/5

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Lilit Light
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

Lilit LightAnna Borisova Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 36%Had 31%Want 33%

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

31%Love

23%Like

38%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLilit LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

musky100%

powdery83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

amber30%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top

MuskVanilla

Heart

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Base

Animal notesAmber

InformationalShared notesAnimal notes and Amber. 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–

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,360

PerfumerAnna Borisova

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Lilit Light by Anna Borisova Parfum centers on a soft, powdery composition dominated by musk and sweet vanilla. Launched in 2019, this scent opens with an immediate dusting of fluffy white musk paired with a light, warm vanilla sweetness. As it settles onto skin, rich amber and subtle animal notes add a quiet warmth b…

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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 Lilit Light?

Diwan takes 4 of 5 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Lilit Light is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Lilit Light for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Lilit Light?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Lilit Light 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Lilit Light?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Lilit Light 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Lilit Light smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Animal notes and Amber.

Is Diwan or Lilit Light better for summer or winter?

Lilit Light suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Lilit Light?

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. Lilit Light has top notes of Musk and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes and Amber.