Fragrance comparison

Diwan Gourmand vs Tempting No. 20

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Diwan Gourmand

The Spirit of Dubai

4.009 votes

Rank #52,432 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tempting No. 20

Twist · 2022

5.002 votes

Rank #49,971 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempting No. 20 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Diwan Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tempting No. 20
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Diwan Gourmand1/4

Tempting No. 203/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan Gourmand
Sillage & projection: Tempting No. 20
Value for money: Tempting No. 20
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tempting No. 20

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diwan GourmandThe Spirit of Dubai

Tempting No. 20Twist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDiwan Gourmand

SillageTempting No. 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTempting No. 20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber90%

oud80%

smoky70%

tobacco60%

aromatic50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCacaoSmokeChocolatePlum

Heart

DatesBenzoinFirPink PepperRoseCinnamonTonka Bean

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberVanillaOudLeather

Top15-30 mins

Green Coffee

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodVetiverTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOudSmoke

InformationalShared notesSmoke, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for Tempting No. 20, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 29%Party 26%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerTempting No. 20Higher 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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The opening spray brings a crisp alcohol flash that clears away in two minutes. Raw green coffee emerges next. It smells like unroasted beans crushed in cool soil rather than hot cafe espresso. Soon, pencil-shavings cedarwood and cured tobacco leaf build a dry, rustic heart. Earthy vetiver keeps the wood notes sharp a…

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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 Tempting No. 20?

Tempting No. 20 takes 3 of 4 categories. Diwan Gourmand is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Tempting No. 20 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Diwan Gourmand for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tempting No. 20 for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diwan Gourmand or Tempting No. 20?

Diwan Gourmand lasts longest (Diwan Gourmand 87/100, Tempting No. 20 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diwan Gourmand or Tempting No. 20?

Tempting No. 20 projects furthest (Tempting No. 20 75/100, Diwan Gourmand 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diwan Gourmand and Tempting No. 20 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Smoke, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Diwan Gourmand or Tempting No. 20 better for summer or winter?

Diwan Gourmand suits day or night wear; Tempting No. 20 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan Gourmand and Tempting No. 20?

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. Tempting No. 20 has top notes of Green Coffee, heart notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Tobacco, a base of Amber, Oud and Smoke.