Fragrance comparison

Diwan Gourmand vs Velvet Rose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Diwan Gourmand

The Spirit of Dubai

4.009 votes

Rank #52,646 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Rose

Luxury Scent

—0 votes

Rank #66,705 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan Gourmand takes 1 of 1 categories.

Diwan Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Velvet Rose
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Diwan Gourmand1/1

Velvet Rose0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diwan GourmandThe Spirit of Dubai

Velvet RoseLuxury Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

powdery92%

rose84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCacaoSmokeChocolatePlum

Heart

DatesBenzoinFirPink PepperRoseCinnamonTonka Bean

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberVanillaOudLeather

Notes

SandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberRoseMuskOud

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwan GourmandHigher 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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Velvet Rose by Luxury Scent delivers a textured encounter between plush rose petals and earthy patchouli. It feels dense and grounding, offering a balanced profile for those who appreciate woody floral scents. This fragrance leans into its deep, resinous base, making it a reliable choice for cooler weather or formal e…

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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.

Do Diwan Gourmand and Velvet Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.

Is Diwan Gourmand or Velvet Rose better for summer or winter?

Diwan Gourmand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diwan Gourmand and Velvet Rose?

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. Velvet Rose features Sandalwood, Patchouli, Raspberry, Cedarwood and Vanilla.