Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Rich Leather

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #25,137 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rich Leather

Deraah Private

4.7010 votes

Rank #31,730 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rich Leather
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Diwan2/5

Rich Leather3/5

Ratings & consensus: Rich Leather
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Rich Leather
Value for money: Rich Leather
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

Rich LeatherDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerRich LeatherRating 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

80%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageRich Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRich LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Incense

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Rich Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter86

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,730

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Rich Leather by Deraah Private delivers an assertive, smoky leather profile built around agarwood and crisp cedar. The opening hits with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart bergamot before settling into dark incense. It feels rugged yet surprisingly smooth. You get a resinous backbone of warm amber and patchouli tha…

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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 Rich Leather?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Rich Leather is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rich Leather for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Rich Leather?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Rich Leather 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Rich Leather?

Rich Leather projects furthest (Rich Leather 86/100, Diwan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Rich Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Amber and Leather.

Is Diwan or Rich Leather better for summer or winter?

Rich Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Rich Leather?

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. Rich Leather has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Amber.