Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Monopteros

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #25,151 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Monopteros

Der Duft

3.2185 votes

Rank #19,842 Fresh SpicyCoconut

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.
Monopteros
Choose it for a fresh spicy and coconut character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Monopteros3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

MonopterosDer Duft

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.21/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

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

26%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

16%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value39

Category winnerMonopterosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fresh spicy100%

coconut92%

aldehydic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

ozonic61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

CoconutAldehydesNutmegCucumberCardamomRaspberryRoseBlack PepperCoffeeNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry and Coffee. Durations are only published for Monopteros, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMonopterosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men9

Unisex70

Women21

Casual 46%Work 23%Party 18%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,842

PerfumerAnselm Skogstad

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMonopterosHigher 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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Der Duft Monopteros is a delightfully weird clash of crisp garden freshness and rich tropical cream. Spray it on and you get hit by sharp aldehydes, watery cucumber slices, and raw coconut pulp right away. It smells clean, brisk, and slightly savory all at once. Within twenty minutes, warm cardamom, cracked black pepp…

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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 Monopteros?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Monopteros is rated 3.21/5 from 85 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Monopteros for a fresh spicy and coconut character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Monopteros?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Monopteros 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Monopteros?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Monopteros 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Monopteros smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry and Coffee.

Is Diwan or Monopteros better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Monopteros?

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. Monopteros features Coconut, Aldehydes, Nutmeg, Cucumber and Cardamom.