Fragrance comparison

Diwan vs Volcan d'Amour

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,032 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Volcan d'Amour

Diane von Furstenberg

4.4328 votes

Rank #47,777 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Volcan d'Amour
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Diwan5/7

Volcan d'Amour2/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Volcan d'Amour
Versatility: Volcan d'Amour
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

Volcan d'AmourDiane von Furstenberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

4.43/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

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

64%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVolcan d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

amber100%

floral90%

smoky80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, smoky and 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

Notes

IncenseFloral Notesoak mossWoodsy NotesMyrhh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Floral Notes and Myrhh. Durations are only published for Volcan d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerVolcan d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,777

PerfumerNot listed

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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Volcan d'Amour by Diane von Furstenberg is an intensive chypre floral fragrance launched in 1981. Inspired by a love poem dedicated to the designer by Brazilian artist Paulo Fernandes, the scent pairs smoky resins with classical botanicals. The opening delivers an immediate burst of floral notes enveloped in dark, res…

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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 Volcan d'Amour?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes; Volcan d'Amour is rated 4.43/5 from 28 votes. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Volcan d'Amour for a amber and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan or Volcan d'Amour?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Volcan d'Amour 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan or Volcan d'Amour?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Volcan d'Amour 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan and Volcan d'Amour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Floral Notes and Myrhh.

Is Diwan or Volcan d'Amour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Volcan d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan and Volcan d'Amour?

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. Volcan d'Amour features Incense, Floral Notes, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Myrhh.