Fragrance comparison

L'Oudh vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 395 ratings analysed

L'Oudh

Tauer Perfumes

4.07316 votes

Rank #3,423 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,244 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Oudh
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Oudh2/7

Dewaniya5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OudhTauer Perfumes

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerDewaniyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

316 votes

70%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerDewaniyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageL'Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

oud77%

leather69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrhMushroomStyraxPatchouliVetiverLabdanumTobaccoAmbergrisSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Castoreum, 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

Spring43

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex35

Women2

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,423

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#5,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerL'OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Andy Tauer constructs L'Oudh around raw Laotian agarwood essential oil, skipping traditional top-heart-base pyramid structures entirely. It opens with sharp turpentine, rubber, and bitter cypriol before settling into dense castoreum leather, earthy mushroom, and smoky myrrh. Built strictly for cold weather and solitud…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Oudh or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Oudh is rated 4.07/5 from 316 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose L'Oudh for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Oudh or Dewaniya?

They last about the same: Dewaniya 85/100, L'Oudh 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Oudh or Dewaniya?

L'Oudh projects furthest (L'Oudh 69/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Oudh and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh.

Is L'Oudh or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Oudh is the stronger pick. Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Oudh and Dewaniya?

L'Oudh features Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Myrrh and Mushroom. 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.