Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs RUA

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,547 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

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.
RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

RUA3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

RUAPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

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

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRUAHigher 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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RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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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 RUA?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or RUA?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, RUA 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or RUA?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, RUA 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and RUA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry and Rhubarb.

Is Diwan or RUA better for summer or winter?

For summer, RUA is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. RUA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and RUA?

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. RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk.