Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,492 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pheromone for Men3/7

Dewaniya4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

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

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillagePheromone for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesHoney, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#5,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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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, Pheromone for Men or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 7 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Pheromone for Men 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or Dewaniya?

Pheromone for Men projects furthest (Pheromone for Men 70/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Olibanum and Sandalwood.

Is Pheromone for Men or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Dewaniya is the stronger pick. Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear; Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and Dewaniya?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes. 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.