Fragrance comparison

Dubai Diamond Ruby vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Dubai Diamond Ruby

Bond No 9

3.333 votes

Rank #70,044 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,725 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dubai Diamond Ruby
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dubai Diamond Ruby0/4

Dewaniya4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dubai Diamond RubyBond No 9

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 10%Want 87%

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

70%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DavanaBergamotSaffron

Heart

GeraniumRoseMagnolia

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberMyrrhCivetSandalwood

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dubai Diamond Ruby reads as a rich saffron, davana and bergamot opening that quickly turns rosy, spicy and woody. The drydown looks built around amber, myrrh, cypriol and sandalwood, with a noticeable animalic edge from civet. It suits shoppers who enjoy ornate, dressed-up amber florals with some bite. The available w…

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Dewaniya is a dense, animalic, and resinous blend from Sultan Pasha. This attar centers on a complex interplay of Cambodian oud, honey, and tobacco. It suits colder weather or late-night occasions, offering a deep, multifaceted experience that lingers for hours. It is an ideal choice for the enthusiast seeking a matur…

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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, Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 4 categories. Dubai Diamond Ruby is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Dubai Diamond Ruby for a aromatic and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Dubai Diamond Ruby 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai Diamond Ruby and Dewaniya smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh.

Is Dubai Diamond Ruby or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

Dubai Diamond Ruby suits day or night wear; Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dubai Diamond Ruby and Dewaniya?

Dubai Diamond Ruby has top notes of Davana, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Myrrh and Civet. Dewaniya has top notes of Saffron, Marigold, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Cambodian Oud, Honey and Damask Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Castoreum and Cade oil.