Fragrance comparison

Plus Fort vs Diwan Gourmand

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Plus Fort

Marc Louis

5.001 votes

Rank #53,623 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Diwan Gourmand

The Spirit of Dubai

4.009 votes

Rank #52,228 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plus Fort takes 3 of 4 categories.

Plus Fort
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Diwan Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Plus Fort3/4

Diwan Gourmand1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Plus FortMarc Louis

Diwan GourmandThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

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

44%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPlus Fort

SillagePlus Fort

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPlus FortBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

citrus84%

leather77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Spicy NotesCitrus

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodLeather

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

BlackcurrantCacaoSmokeChocolatePlum

Heart

DatesBenzoinFirPink PepperRoseCinnamonTonka Bean

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMuskAmberVanillaOudLeather

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Leather, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Plus Fort, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 13%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwan GourmandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Louis Plus Fort makes its presence known immediately. The first blast delivers tart citrus and prickly pepper. Do not bury your nose in it right away. The solvent lift needs three minutes to clear. Once it settles, dry cedarwood and rugged jacket leather take complete control of your personal scent bubble. You ge…

Reviews →

Diwan Gourmand opens with dark cacao, smoky plum, and tart blackcurrant, introducing a heavy gourmand built on contrast. Sticky dates, cinnamon, and fir needles form a warm core that settles into resinous oud and leather. It shines in freezing weather, offering long-lasting warmth for evening wear when you want a rich…

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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, Plus Fort or Diwan Gourmand?

Plus Fort takes 3 of 4 categories. Plus Fort is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Diwan Gourmand is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Plus Fort for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Diwan Gourmand for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Plus Fort or Diwan Gourmand?

Plus Fort lasts longest (Plus Fort 100/100, Diwan Gourmand 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Plus Fort or Diwan Gourmand?

Plus Fort projects furthest (Plus Fort 75/100, Diwan Gourmand 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Plus Fort and Diwan Gourmand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Leather, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Plus Fort or Diwan Gourmand better for summer or winter?

Plus Fort suits evening wear; Diwan Gourmand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Plus Fort and Diwan Gourmand?

Plus Fort has top notes of Spicy Notes and Citrus, heart notes of Cedarwood and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Diwan Gourmand has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cacao, Smoke and Chocolate, heart notes of Dates, Benzoin, Fir and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk.