Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Pierre de Velay No. 25

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,373 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Roja Dove

4.2639 votes

Rank #12,888 CitrusAromatic

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.
Pierre de Velay No. 25
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Pierre de Velay No. 252/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 25
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Pierre de Velay No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.26/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

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

56%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

Top

ClementineLimeBergamotLemonGrapefruitAldehydes

Heart

DavanaGeraniumImmortelleMagnoliaRose de MaiKaro KaroundeCyclamen

Base

Balsam FirelemiCedarCedar NeedlesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCoffeeAmbergrisCardamom

InformationalShared notesCoffee and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men70

Unisex26

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,888

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 25Higher 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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Pierre de Velay No. 25 opens as a bright citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lemon, lime and airy aldehydes, then turns greener, spicier and more textured as davana, ginger, woods and patchouli come through. It wears polished and clean, but not lightweight. On skin, it often reads sharper and more balsamic than a soft su…

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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 Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 25 is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 25 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Pierre de Velay No. 25 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Pierre de Velay No. 25?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Pierre de Velay No. 25 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Pierre de Velay No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coffee and Geranium.

Is Diwan or Pierre de Velay No. 25 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 25 is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Pierre de Velay No. 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Pierre de Velay No. 25?

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. Pierre de Velay No. 25 has top notes of Clementine, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Davana, Geranium, Immortelle and Magnolia, a base of Balsam Fir, elemi, Cedar and Cedar Needles.