Fragrance comparison

King's Precious Oud vs Diwan

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

King's Precious Oud

The Dua Brand

3.5157 votes

Rank #13,332 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #26,456 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories.

King's Precious Oud
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

King's Precious Oud2/7

Diwan5/7

Ratings & consensus: Diwan
Community sentiment: Diwan
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: King's Precious Oud
Versatility: Diwan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King's Precious Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's Precious OudThe Dua Brand

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerDiwanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

17%Like

5%Ok

49%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

73%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerDiwanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value28

Category winnerKing's Precious OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

leather92%

woody84%

oud77%

animalic69%

amber61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both smoky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmberRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesSmoke, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer8

Fall85

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDiwanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,332

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#26,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKing's Precious OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A smoky, leathery oud with a tart berry lift up top, King's Precious Oud opens bold and resinous, then settles into darker woods, amber and a smoother powdery Dua-style dry-down. It wears rich, warm and slightly rugged rather than polished. This is the kind of scent that suits cool weather, night wear, and anyone who …

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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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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, King's Precious Oud or Diwan?

Diwan takes 5 of 7 categories. King's Precious Oud is rated 3.51/5 from 57 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose King's Precious Oud for a smoky and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, King's Precious Oud or Diwan?

They last about the same: Diwan 88/100, King's Precious Oud 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, King's Precious Oud or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, King's Precious Oud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Precious Oud and Diwan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Smoke, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is King's Precious Oud or Diwan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, King's Precious Oud is the stronger pick. King's Precious Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Precious Oud and Diwan?

King's Precious Oud features Smoke, Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Red Berries. 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.