Fragrance comparison

Shay Oud vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shay Oud

Anfasic

4.7225 votes

Rank #25,455 AmberHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,112 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shay Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Shay Oud4/7

Dewaniya3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shay OudAnfasic

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerShay OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

84%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

70%Love

22%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerShay OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageShay Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerShay OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey86%

fresh spicy72%

oud58%

sweet44%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Olibanum

Heart

Honey

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Honey 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

Spring78

Summer50

Fall89

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex58

Women8

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shay Oud by Anfasic centers on a rich triad of smoky olibanum, dense honey, and dark agarwood. It opens with an immediate plume of resinous frankincense that feels dry and lightly spiced rather than churchy. Within twenty minutes, a thick golden honey note spreads across the composition, softening the sharp edges of t…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Shay Oud or Dewaniya?

Shay Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Shay Oud is rated 4.72/5 from 25 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Shay Oud for a amber and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shay Oud or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Shay Oud 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shay Oud or Dewaniya?

Shay Oud projects furthest (Shay Oud 71/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shay Oud and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Honey and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Shay Oud or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shay Oud and Dewaniya?

Shay Oud has top notes of Olibanum, heart notes of Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud). 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.