Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Rêves Sucrés

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,456 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Rêves Sucrés

Pro Fragrantia

4.673 votes

Rank #44,418 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rêves Sucrés
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan3/4

Rêves Sucrés1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Rêves Sucrés
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

Rêves SucrésPro Fragrantia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRêves SucrésBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

aquatic72%

green58%

fresh44%

ozonic30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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 to 30 minutes

RhubarbMelonPeachPlum

Heart30 to 60 minutes

PearBlueberryRaspberryRose

Base1 to 2 hours

MuskSugarVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Amber and Rhubarb. Durations are only published for Rêves Sucrés, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,418

PerfumerThomas Nipkow

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Rêves Sucrés by Pro Fragrantia offers a lush, sugary fruit profile balanced by a crisp, watery bite. The opening bursts with tart rhubarb, ripe peach, honeydew-like melon, and dark plum, immediately creating an aquatic and fruity introduction. As it settles, succulent pear, raspberry, and blueberry mingle with a gentl…

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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 Rêves Sucrés?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Rêves Sucrés is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rêves Sucrés for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Rêves Sucrés?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Rêves Sucrés 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Rêves Sucrés?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Rêves Sucrés 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Rêves Sucrés smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Amber and Rhubarb.

Is Diwan or Rêves Sucrés better for summer or winter?

Rêves Sucrés suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Rêves Sucrés?

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. Rêves Sucrés has top notes of Rhubarb, Melon, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Pear, Blueberry, Raspberry and Rose, a base of Musk, Sugar, Vanilla and Amber.