Fragrance comparison

Orion vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Orion

Aqualis

3.3116 votes

Rank #57,606 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 5 categories.

Orion
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Orion0/5

Dewaniya5/5

Ratings & consensus: Dewaniya
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dewaniya
Sillage & projection: Dewaniya
Value for money: Dewaniya
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

OrionAqualis

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

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

31%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

38%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSweet NotesJasmineSpices

Heart

SandalwoodTobaccoPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Base

Bourbon VanillaAmberCedarMuskAnimal notes

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,606

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqualis Orion opens with a burst of sweet rose, jasmine, and sharp spices before settling into a dense base of sandalwood, tobacco, saffron, and oud. Bourbon vanilla, amber, cedar, and animalic notes warm the skin during cold autumn evenings. It fits lovers of rich, heavy oriental compositions who prefer potent woods …

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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, Orion or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 5 categories. Orion is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Orion for a woody and sweet character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Orion or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Orion 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orion or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Orion 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orion and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Orion or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

Orion suits day or night wear; Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orion and Dewaniya?

Orion has top notes of Rose, Sweet Notes, Jasmine and Spices, heart notes of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Musk. 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.