Fragrance comparison

Nassak vs Diwan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

Nassak

Thameen

3.91133 votes

Rank #5,329 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,758 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nassak
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Nassak3/7

Diwan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NassakThameen

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

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

50%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

116 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value28

Category winnerNassakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Taif RoseSaffronPlumAmbergrisSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer30

Fall100

Winter93

Day53

Night100

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNassakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNassakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nassak is a dark rose and saffron scent with plum sweetness, dry woods, and a soft musky vanilla base. It opens rich and slightly sharp, then settles into a powdery rose-wood profile that many wearers find smoother and more wearable than heavier rose oud styles. It suits cool weather best and usually feels more dresse…

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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, Nassak or Diwan?

Diwan takes 4 of 7 categories. Nassak is rated 3.91/5 from 133 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Nassak for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nassak or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Nassak 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nassak or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Nassak 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nassak and Diwan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Taif Rose.

Is Nassak or Diwan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diwan is the stronger pick. For winter, Diwan is the stronger pick. Nassak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nassak and Diwan?

Nassak features Taif Rose, Saffron, Plum, Ambergris and Sandalwood. 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.