Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #25,438 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Manos Gerakinis

4.1361 votes

Rank #13,109 Warm SpicyRose

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.
Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diwan4/7

Sillage Royal 2017 Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Versatility: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sillage Royal 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Sillage Royal 2017 EditionManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.13/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

52%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and rose

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronSmokeTurmericCardamom

Heart3-4 hrs

RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmberResins

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Smoke, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Sillage Royal 2017 Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter96

Day39

Night100

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men36

Unisex44

Women20

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSillage Royal 2017 EditionHigher 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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Sillage Royal 2017 Edition by Manos Gerakinis delivers an intense, smoky spice profile anchored by dark florals. The opening fires off immediately. You get a dry kick of saffron and golden turmeric mixed with smoldering cedar smoke. Give it ten minutes. Soon, a thick Turkish rose unfurls alongside medicinal agarwood a…

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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 Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Sillage Royal 2017 Edition is rated 4.13/5 from 61 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sillage Royal 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Sillage Royal 2017 Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Sillage Royal 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Smoke, Rose and Amber.

Is Diwan or Sillage Royal 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Sillage Royal 2017 Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Sillage Royal 2017 Edition?

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. Sillage Royal 2017 Edition has top notes of Saffron, Smoke, Turmeric and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber and Resins.