Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Shay Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,221 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Shay Oud

Anfasic

4.7225 votes

Rank #25,455 AmberHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shay Oud
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan3/7

Shay Oud4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shay Oud
Community sentiment: Shay Oud
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Shay Oud
Versatility: Shay Oud
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

Shay OudAnfasic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerShay OudRating 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

84%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShay OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShay OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

amber100%

honey86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

sweet44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber 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

Olibanum

Heart

Honey

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Olibanum. 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–

Spring78

Summer50

Fall89

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerShay OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men35

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,455

PerfumerNot listed

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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Shay Oud by Anfasic centers on a rich triad of smoky olibanum, dense honey, and dark agarwood. It opens with an immediate plume of resinous frankincense that feels dry and lightly spiced rather than churchy. Within twenty minutes, a thick golden honey note spreads across the composition, softening the sharp edges of t…

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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 Shay Oud?

Shay Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Shay Oud is rated 4.72/5 from 25 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shay Oud for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Shay Oud?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Shay Oud 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Shay Oud?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Shay Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Shay Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and oud accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Olibanum.

Is Diwan or Shay Oud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Shay Oud?

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. Shay Oud has top notes of Olibanum, heart notes of Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud).