Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Ramad

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,221 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Ramad

Jouri

3.673 votes

Rank #59,560 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ramad
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diwan2/4

Ramad2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ramad
Sillage & projection: Ramad
Value for money: Diwan
Versatility: Not scored
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

RamadJouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRamad

SillageRamad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDiwanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

leather92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%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

Top

SaffronMilkStrawberryGreen Notes

Heart

Cistus IncanusBirchCade oil

Base

LeatherCedarSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamWhite Oud

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Strawberry, Leather and Gurjan balsam. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,560

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

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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Ramad opens with an unusual pairing of saffron and warm milk, introducing a dry, woody structure. A heart of smoky birch and cistus resin guides the scent into a heavy base of leather and oud. It is a bold, comforting choice for cold winter nights.

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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 Ramad?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Ramad is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ramad for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Ramad?

They last about the same: Ramad 90/100, Diwan 88/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Ramad?

Ramad projects furthest (Ramad 88/100, Diwan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Ramad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Strawberry, Leather and Gurjan balsam.

Is Diwan or Ramad better for summer or winter?

Ramad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Ramad?

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. Ramad has top notes of Saffron, Milk, Strawberry and Green Notes, heart notes of Cistus Incanus, Birch and Cade oil, a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).