Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Pantheon R

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 346 ratings analysed

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,373 AmberSmoky

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,594 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan3/7

Pantheon R4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPantheon RRating 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

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillagePantheon R

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPantheon RBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match31%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

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense, Strawberry and Rhubarb. Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Party 42%Date 35%Casual 13%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,594

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPantheon RHigher 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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Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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 Pantheon R?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Pantheon R?

They last about the same: Diwan 88/100, Pantheon R 87/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Pantheon R?

Projection is very close: Pantheon R 82/100, Diwan 80/100 for sillage.

Do Diwan and Pantheon R smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Strawberry and Rhubarb.

Is Diwan or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Pantheon R suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Pantheon R?

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. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.