Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Vici

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,792 AmberSmoky

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Vici

Histoires de Parfums

3.71138 votes

Rank #13,992 MuskyGreen

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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.
Vici
Choose it for a musky and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diwan4/7

Vici3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

ViciHistoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

3.71/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 39%Had 11%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

36%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

138 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value48

Category winnerViciBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

musky100%

green92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAngelicaViolet LeafGalbanumCardamomBasilRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseCelery SeedsIrisOsmanthus

Base6-9 hrs

MuskCedarRaspberryPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Vici, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer50

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night69

Category winnerViciMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men18

Unisex71

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerViciHigher 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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Vici by Histoires de Parfums opens with a brisk, soapy snap of sparkling aldehydes, green galbanum, and crunchy violet leaf. It smells like stepping out into brisk morning air after washing with expensive herbal soap. Within twenty minutes, the sharp green blast softens into a unique blend of earthy celery seed, powde…

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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 Vici?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Vici is rated 3.71/5 from 138 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vici for a musky and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Vici?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Vici 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Vici?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Vici 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Vici smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Incense and Raspberry.

Is Diwan or Vici better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Diwan and Vici?

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. Vici has top notes of Aldehydes, Angelica, Violet Leaf and Galbanum, heart notes of Incense, Celery Seeds, Iris and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Cedar, Raspberry and Patchouli.