Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Midnight Dare

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,980 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Dare

Victoria's Secret

4.1555 votes

Rank #14,643 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Midnight Dare
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Diwan4/7

Midnight Dare3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Midnight DareVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.15/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 44%Want 22%

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

38%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMidnight DareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fruity100%

woody88%

sweet77%

powdery65%

warm spicy53%

green42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity 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

RaspberrySandalwoodAloe VeraChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry. 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–

Spring73

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerMidnight DareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,643

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerMidnight DareHigher 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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Midnight Dare is a fruity floral blend featuring prominent notes of raspberry and sandalwood. It presents a sweet, dessert-like profile that leans into a creamy texture. Often worn for casual outings or evening wear throughout the year, this scent offers a youthful and approachable vibe for those who enjoy gourmand-le…

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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 Midnight Dare?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Midnight Dare is rated 4.15/5 from 55 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Midnight Dare for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Midnight Dare?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Midnight Dare 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Midnight Dare?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Midnight Dare 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Midnight Dare smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry.

Is Diwan or Midnight Dare better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midnight Dare is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Midnight Dare suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Midnight Dare?

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. Midnight Dare features Raspberry, Sandalwood, Aloe Vera and Chamomile.