Fragrance comparison

Diwan Gourmand vs Sunset Kiss

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Diwan Gourmand

The Spirit of Dubai

4.009 votes

Rank #51,789 WoodySweet

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.7919 votes

Rank #36,311 VanillaGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Diwan Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sunset Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Diwan Gourmand2/4

Sunset Kiss2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diwan GourmandThe Spirit of Dubai

Sunset KissGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

42%Love

21%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDiwan Gourmand

SillageDiwan Gourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSunset KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

vanilla100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BlackcurrantCacaoSmokeChocolatePlum

Heart

DatesBenzoinFirPink PepperRoseCinnamonTonka Bean

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberVanillaOudLeather

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantPistachioGreen LeavesPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian JasmineAmberWhite Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

Whipped CreamVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Sunset Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSunset KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diwan Gourmand opens with dark cacao, smoky plum, and tart blackcurrant, introducing a heavy gourmand built on contrast. Sticky dates, cinnamon, and fir needles form a warm core that settles into resinous oud and leather. It shines in freezing weather, offering long-lasting warmth for evening wear when you want a rich…

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Sunset Kiss by Gulf Orchid delivers a playful, sweet contrast that catches you off guard. The first spray punches through with tart blackcurrant and crunchy green pistachio, backed by a quick pinch of pink pepper. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into sweet Indian jasmine and warm amber before settling into its …

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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 Gourmand or Sunset Kiss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Diwan Gourmand is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Sunset Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Diwan Gourmand for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sunset Kiss for a vanilla and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan Gourmand or Sunset Kiss?

Diwan Gourmand lasts longest (Diwan Gourmand 87/100, Sunset Kiss 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan Gourmand or Sunset Kiss?

Diwan Gourmand projects furthest (Diwan Gourmand 69/100, Sunset Kiss 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan Gourmand and Sunset Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Diwan Gourmand or Sunset Kiss better for summer or winter?

Diwan Gourmand suits day or night wear; Sunset Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan Gourmand and Sunset Kiss?

Diwan Gourmand has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cacao, Smoke and Chocolate, heart notes of Dates, Benzoin, Fir and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. Sunset Kiss has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pistachio, Green Leaves and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Amber and White Flowers, a base of Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.