Fragrance comparison

PerSéfone vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

PerSéfone

Amaranthvs

5.001 votes

Rank #39,788 Fresh SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,242 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

PerSéfone
Choose it for a fresh spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

PerSéfone2/4

Dewaniya2/4

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

PerSéfoneAmaranthvs

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillagePerSéfone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPerSéfoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

leather92%

rose84%

smoky77%

oud69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CastoreumDamask RoseRoseAgarwood (Oud)Sichuan PepperSaffronGingerNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,788

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PerSéfone by Amaranthvs is a fragrance for women and men. PerSéfone was launched in 2020.

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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.

Which is better, PerSéfone or Dewaniya?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. PerSéfone is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose PerSéfone for a fresh spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, PerSéfone or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, PerSéfone 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PerSéfone or Dewaniya?

PerSéfone projects furthest (PerSéfone 75/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do PerSéfone and Dewaniya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron.

Is PerSéfone or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

PerSéfone suits evening wear; Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PerSéfone and Dewaniya?

PerSéfone features Castoreum, Damask Rose, Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Sichuan Pepper. 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.