Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Malibu Musk

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 226 ratings analysed

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,872 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Malibu Musk

Parfums de Coeur

4.51151 votes

Rank #4,176 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malibu Musk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Malibu Musk
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan3/7

Malibu Musk4/7

Ratings & consensus: Malibu Musk
Community sentiment: Malibu Musk
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Malibu Musk
Versatility: Diwan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malibu Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Malibu MuskParfums de Coeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.51/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 10%Had 90%Want 0%

Category winnerMalibu MuskRating 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

61%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerMalibu MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMalibu MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fruity100%

musky92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fruity

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

MuskMelonPeachBlackberryGrapefruitFloral NotesAldehydes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes. Durations are only published for Malibu Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night24

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Casual 43%Party 24%Date 18%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerMalibu MuskHigher 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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Malibu Musk by Parfums de Coeur delivers an instant rush of sunny late-eighties nostalgia. It kicks off with a fizzy blast of soapy aldehydes and juicy melon. Tart blackberry and sweet candied peach join in right behind, creating a bright fruit punch aroma that screams boardwalk summer. You will notice a brisk alcohol…

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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 Malibu Musk?

Malibu Musk takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Malibu Musk is rated 4.51/5 from 151 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Malibu Musk for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Malibu Musk?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Malibu Musk 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Malibu Musk?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Malibu Musk 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Malibu Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Floral Notes.

Is Diwan or Malibu Musk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Malibu 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. Malibu Musk features Musk, Melon, Peach, Blackberry and Grapefruit.