Fragrance comparison

Master vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Master

Clandestine Laboratories

4.1135 votes

Rank #17,386 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,728 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 6 of 7 categories.

Master
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Master1/7

Dewaniya6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MasterClandestine Laboratories

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%

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

49%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherCognacLitchiCivetBitter OrangeLimeTobaccoVetiverSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Mandarin OrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose. Durations are only published for Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer19

Fall100

Winter81

Day21

Night100

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,386

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#5,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Master by Clandestine Laboratories presents a dense, dark leather profile sparked by bright citrus and boozy richness. Created by perfumer Mark Sage, the scent opens with a tart flash of lime, mandarin orange, and bitter orange that quickly yields to warm cognac and rich leather. As it settles, earthy vetiver, cedar, …

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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, Master or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 6 of 7 categories. Master is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Master for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Master or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Master 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Master or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Master 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Master and Dewaniya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose.

Is Master or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. For winter, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. Master suits evening wear; Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Master and Dewaniya?

Master features Leather, Cognac, Litchi, Civet and Bitter Orange. 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.