Fragrance comparison

Miss Varens Fashion vs Diwan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Miss Varens Fashion

Ulric de Varens

3.6248 votes

Rank #20,557 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,771 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Miss Varens Fashion
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Miss Varens Fashion3/7

Diwan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miss Varens FashionUlric de Varens

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%

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

13%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMiss Varens FashionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey90%

fruity80%

citrus70%

amber60%

patchouli50%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyOrangeCandy appleAmberPatchouliRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesAmber and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Miss Varens Fashion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer42

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night44

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMiss Varens FashionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Date 25%Party 21%Work 16%

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMiss Varens FashionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miss Varens Fashion by Ulric de Varens opens with a sugary burst of crisp candy apple, tart raspberry, and sweet juicy orange. The initial alcohol flash settles within two minutes into a thick honey heart that feels warm, playful, and undeniably gourmand. Clean patchouli and golden amber anchor the base, keeping the c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Miss Varens Fashion or Diwan?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Miss Varens Fashion is rated 3.62/5 from 48 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Miss Varens Fashion for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Miss Varens Fashion or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Miss Varens Fashion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miss Varens Fashion or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Miss Varens Fashion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miss Varens Fashion and Diwan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Amber and Raspberry.

Is Miss Varens Fashion or Diwan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Miss Varens Fashion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miss Varens Fashion and Diwan?

Miss Varens Fashion features Honey, Orange, Candy apple, Amber and Patchouli. 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.