Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Sovereign

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,167 AmberSmoky

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Sovereign

Le Galion

3.9762 votes

Rank #15,953 WoodyAmber

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

Diwan4/7

Sovereign3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

SovereignLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.97/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 32%Had 18%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

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSovereignBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

oud56%

Scent match47%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

Notes

RoseMyrrhWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Pink PepperAmberGuaiac WoodBlack PepperIrisPatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Sovereign, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter86

Day88

Night100

Category winnerSovereignMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men52

Unisex33

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,953

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSovereignHigher 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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Sovereign by Le Galion presents a deep woody amber composition built around dark resin and dry florals. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper that quickly yields to an earthy rose and soft iris. As the scent settles, warm myrrh and rich amber envelop the heart, supported by a sturdy foundation of…

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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 Sovereign?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Sovereign is rated 3.97/5 from 62 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sovereign for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Sovereign?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Sovereign 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Sovereign?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Sovereign 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Sovereign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Amber and Woody Notes.

Is Diwan or Sovereign better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Sovereign?

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. Sovereign features Rose, Myrrh, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Pink Pepper.