Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Spade Of Vetiver

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 158 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,704 AmberSmoky

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Spade Of Vetiver

Regalien

3.5383 votes

Rank #10,272 AromaticWoody

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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.
Spade Of Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Spade Of Vetiver3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Spade Of VetiverRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.53/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

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

49%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value41

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

marine74%

salty65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

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

Sea NotesOzonic notesEarthy NotesGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

SaltCypressClary SageGeranium

Base

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilIncensePatchouliOpoponax

InformationalShared notesIncense, Earthy Notes and Geranium. 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–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall89

Winter63

Day100

Night77

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men55

Unisex39

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,272

PerfumerKoray Sevinç

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverHigher 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…

Reviews →

Spade Of Vetiver by Regalien is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Spade Of Vetiver was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Koray Sevinç. Top notes are Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Earthy Notes, Grapefruit and Cardamom; middle notes are Salt, Cypress, Clary Sage and Geranium; base notes are Ha…

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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 Spade Of Vetiver?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Spade Of Vetiver is rated 3.53/5 from 83 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Spade Of Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Spade Of Vetiver?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Spade Of Vetiver 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Spade Of Vetiver?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Spade Of Vetiver 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Spade Of Vetiver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Earthy Notes and Geranium.

Is Diwan or Spade Of Vetiver better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Spade Of Vetiver?

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. Spade Of Vetiver has top notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Earthy Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Salt, Cypress, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil, Incense and Patchouli.