Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Passum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,313 AmberSmoky

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Passum

Profumi di Pantelleria

4.0338 votes

Rank #45,258 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Passum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diwan5/7

Passum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Passum
Versatility: Passum
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

PassumProfumi di Pantelleria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.03/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 17%Want 56%

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

29%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPassumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

amber100%

woody92%

nutty84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MyrhhHazelnutIncense

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

IrisSandalwoodPatchouli

Base2 to 3 hours

LeatherWhite MuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIncense, Leather and Myrhh. Durations are only published for Passum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Category winnerPassumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,258

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

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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Passum by Profumi di Pantelleria is a quiet amber leather fragrance that balances dry smoke with soft nuttiness. It opens with an unusual pairing of hazelnut, cool incense, and resinous myrhh, creating a scent reminiscent of toasted shells and aromatic church smoke. As it develops, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diwan or Passum?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Passum is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Passum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Passum?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Passum 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Passum?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Passum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Passum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather and Myrhh.

Is Diwan or Passum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Passum?

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. Passum has top notes of Myrhh, Hazelnut and Incense, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Leather, White Musk and Labdanum.