Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Moon Raker

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,357 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Moon Raker

Queen B

5.001 votes

Rank #51,528 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 3 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Moon Raker
Choose it for a amber and woody character.

Diwan3/3

Moon Raker0/3

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

Moon RakerQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top20-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesGreen LeavesSpicy Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskResinsWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesAmber, Floral Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Moon Raker, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Not enough votes yet

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,528

PerfumerNot listed

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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Moon Raker by Queen B brings together bright sunshine and dark evening warmth in one bottle. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart citruses and crushed green leaves that wake up your nose right away. Do not overspray on warm mornings. Within thirty minutes, gentle floral notes and dry spices quiet the citrus punch,…

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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 Moon Raker?

Diwan takes 3 of 3 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Moon Raker is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Moon Raker for a amber and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Moon Raker?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Moon Raker 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Moon Raker?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Moon Raker 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Moon Raker smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Floral Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Diwan or Moon Raker better for summer or winter?

Moon Raker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Moon Raker?

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. Moon Raker has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, Green Leaves and Spicy Notes, a base of Amber, Musk, Resins and Woody Notes.