Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Rose Malaki

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,223 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Malaki

Swiss Arabian

4.4042 votes

Rank #7,644 RoseWoody

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.
Rose Malaki
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diwan4/7

Rose Malaki3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Rose MalakiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.40/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 5%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

69%Love

14%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value64

Category winnerRose MalakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

rose100%

woody83%

oud65%

floral48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, 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

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose and Woody Notes. 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–

Spring53

Summer53

Fall100

Winter80

Day71

Night100

Category winnerRose MalakiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRose MalakiHigher 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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Rose Malaki is a unisex fragrance centered on a plush, dark rose accord balanced by deep oud and resinous woody notes. It provides a rich, grounded experience that feels particularly well-suited for cooler autumn days or evening wear. Enthusiasts often reach for this scent when they want a straightforward, high-qualit…

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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 Rose Malaki?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Rose Malaki is rated 4.40/5 from 42 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rose Malaki for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Rose Malaki?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Rose Malaki 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Rose Malaki?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Rose Malaki 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Rose Malaki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose and Woody Notes.

Is Diwan or Rose Malaki better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Rose Malaki suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Rose Malaki?

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. Rose Malaki has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Woody Notes.