Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Truth For Men

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,377 ratings analysed

6 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,390 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Truth For Men

Calvin Klein

3.971,302 votes

Rank #30,888 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Truth For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diwan6/7

Truth For Men1/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Truth For Men
Versatility: Diwan
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

Truth For MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.97/ 5 · 1,302 votes

Have 46%Had 35%Want 20%

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

28%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,302 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value68

Category winnerTruth For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

patchouli30%

Scent match8%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilCardamomGreen Leaves

Heart1 to 2 hours

FernResins

Base2 to 4 hours

Red CedarPatchouliExotic Woods

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Truth For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall29

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men84

Unisex16

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,888

PerfumerGivaudan, Michel Almairac

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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Truth For Men by Calvin Klein is a fresh aromatic fougere built around crisp greenery and dry woods. Released in 2002, this daytime fragrance opens with an herbal rush of basil, cardamom, and wet green leaves. The heart moves into an earthy, woodland character shaped by fern and warm resins, keeping the texture clean …

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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 Truth For Men?

Diwan takes 6 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Truth For Men is rated 3.97/5 from 1,302 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Truth For Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Truth For Men?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Truth For Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Truth For Men?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Truth For Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Truth For Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords.

Is Diwan or Truth For Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Truth For Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Truth For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Truth For Men?

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. Truth For Men has top notes of Basil, Cardamom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Fern and Resins, a base of Red Cedar, Patchouli and Exotic Woods.