Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Pegasus Exclusif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,049 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,980 AmberSmoky

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Pegasus Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.261,974 votes

Rank #1,292 WoodyAlmond

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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.
Pegasus Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan5/7

Pegasus Exclusif2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Pegasus ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.26/ 5 · 1,974 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

57%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,974 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value33

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and oud

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

CardamomHeliotropePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Amber, Geranium and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Pegasus Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,292

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifHigher 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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Pegasus Exclusif by Parfums de Marly takes the sweet metallic almond of the original Pegasus and drenches it in dark smoke. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green cardamom, pink pepper, and bitter almond before settling into heavy wood. It smells dense, dark, and intensely woody. A thick base of agarwood, smoky g…

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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 Pegasus Exclusif?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Pegasus Exclusif is rated 4.26/5 from 1,974 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pegasus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Pegasus Exclusif?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Pegasus Exclusif 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Pegasus Exclusif?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Pegasus Exclusif 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Pegasus Exclusif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Geranium and Guaiac Wood.

Is Diwan or Pegasus Exclusif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Pegasus Exclusif?

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. Pegasus Exclusif has top notes of Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.