Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Perfect Elixir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 865 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,630 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Perfect Elixir

Marc Jacobs

3.81790 votes

Rank #5,637 SweetFruity

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.
Perfect Elixir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Perfect Elixir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Perfect ElixirMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.81/ 5 · 790 votes

Have 88%Had 12%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

35%Love

30%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

790 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value46

Category winnerPerfect ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

honey77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumHoneyRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaResinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmber and Rhubarb. Durations are only published for Perfect Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer38

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night71

Category winnerPerfect ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

Date 32%Casual 29%Party 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,637

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerPerfect ElixirHigher 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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Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir takes the juicy fruitiness of the original pillar into darker, richer territory. It starts loud. Tart rhubarb cuts straight through sweet dark plum, stopping the sticky honey top note from turning into pure sugar during the first twenty minutes. Then, the warmth arrives. Golden amber and smo…

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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 Perfect Elixir?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Perfect Elixir is rated 3.81/5 from 790 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Perfect Elixir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Perfect Elixir?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Perfect Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Perfect Elixir?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Perfect Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Perfect Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Amber and Rhubarb.

Is Diwan or Perfect Elixir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Perfect Elixir?

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. Perfect Elixir has top notes of Plum, Honey and Rhubarb, heart notes of Amber and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Resin and Patchouli.