Fragrance comparison

Once Upon a Cardamom vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Once Upon a Cardamom

Maison Laugier

—0 votes

Rank #68,806 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,202 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 1 of 1 categories.

Once Upon a Cardamom
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Once Upon a Cardamom0/1

Dewaniya1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Once Upon a CardamomMaison Laugier

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

70%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

green44%

fresh30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Cardamom

Heart

Black Tea

Base

Cade oil

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea and Cade oil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Once Upon a Cardamom by Maison Laugier presents a sharp, woody aromatic profile defined by black cardamom, smoky black tea, and cade oil. This 2025 release leans into a rugged, resinous aesthetic suited for those who prefer dark, dry scents. It works best in crisp autumn weather when the outdoors match its bracing, ca…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Once Upon a Cardamom and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Tea and Cade oil.

Is Once Upon a Cardamom or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Once Upon a Cardamom and Dewaniya?

Once Upon a Cardamom has top notes of Black Cardamom, heart notes of Black Tea, a base of Cade oil. 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.