Fragrance comparison

Oud Ispahan vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,434 ratings analysed

Oud Ispahan

Dior · 2012

3.943,355 votes

Rank #292 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,735 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Ispahan3/7

Dewaniya4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud IspahanDior

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 3,355 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

26%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

1,125 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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOud Ispahan

SillageOud Ispahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

balsamic48%

floral39%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Labdanum

Heart

RosePatchouliSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex62

Women13

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#292

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2012

Reviews439

Overall rank#5,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerOud IspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Oud Ispahan makes a strong entrance with sticky labdanum resin and earthy saffron before settling into a warm heart of dark Damask rose and patchouli. Deep in the base, smoky agarwood oud and dry cedar create a rich, woodsy foundation that stays noticeable on skin for hours. It smells like stepping into an old ce…

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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, Oud Ispahan or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Ispahan is rated 3.94/5 from 3,355 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Oud Ispahan for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Ispahan or Dewaniya?

Oud Ispahan lasts longest (Oud Ispahan 88/100, Dewaniya 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Ispahan or Dewaniya?

Oud Ispahan projects furthest (Oud Ispahan 80/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Ispahan and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Oud Ispahan or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Ispahan and Dewaniya?

Oud Ispahan has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.