Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,418 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Sublime

Amado

4.676 votes

Rank #39,320 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sublime
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diwan2/4

Sublime2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Sublime
Value for money: Sublime
Versatility: Not scored
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

SublimeAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fruity

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

Turkish RoseRaspberryPeachSaffron

Heart

Moroccan RoseIncenseHedione

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense, Rose and Raspberry. 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–

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,320

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

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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Amado Sublime is a rose and woods fragrance that opens with juicy raspberry and peach, warmed by saffron, then turns darker and more resinous as incense comes forward. The dry-down leans plush and long-wearing, with cedar, oud, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla and musk smoothing the edges. If you like modern rose-oud st…

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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 Sublime?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Sublime is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sublime for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Sublime?

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

Which projects more, Diwan or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 94/100, Diwan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Rose and Raspberry.

Is Diwan or Sublime better for summer or winter?

Sublime suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Sublime?

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. Sublime has top notes of Turkish Rose, Raspberry, Peach and Saffron, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Incense and Hedione, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.