Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Miss Varens Fashion

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,771 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Miss Varens Fashion

Ulric de Varens

3.6248 votes

Rank #20,557 SweetHoney

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.
Miss Varens Fashion
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Miss Varens Fashion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Miss Varens FashionUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.62/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%

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

13%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMiss Varens FashionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

sweet100%

honey90%

fruity80%

citrus70%

amber60%

patchouli50%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and 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

Notes

HoneyOrangeCandy appleAmberPatchouliRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry and Amber. Durations are only published for Miss Varens Fashion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer42

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMiss Varens FashionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Date 25%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMiss Varens FashionHigher 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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Miss Varens Fashion by Ulric de Varens opens with a sugary burst of crisp candy apple, tart raspberry, and sweet juicy orange. The initial alcohol flash settles within two minutes into a thick honey heart that feels warm, playful, and undeniably gourmand. Clean patchouli and golden amber anchor the base, keeping the c…

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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 Miss Varens Fashion?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Miss Varens Fashion is rated 3.62/5 from 48 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Miss Varens Fashion for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Miss Varens Fashion?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Miss Varens Fashion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Miss Varens Fashion?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Miss Varens Fashion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Miss Varens Fashion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Amber.

Is Diwan or Miss Varens Fashion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Miss Varens Fashion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Miss Varens Fashion?

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. Miss Varens Fashion features Honey, Orange, Candy apple, Amber and Patchouli.