Fragrance comparison

Socotra vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Socotra

King's Palace Perfumery

4.836 votes

Rank #30,020 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,287 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 2 of 3 categories.

Socotra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Dewaniya
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Socotra1/3

Dewaniya2/3

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

SocotraKing's Palace Perfumery

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 93%

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

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · 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 / hate96

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageSocotra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

sweet72%

balsamic58%

herbal44%

honey30%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Choya LobanAmberImmortelleMyrrhHoneyCinnamonOlibanumMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Honey and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

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#30,020

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Socotra is a warm amber perfume built around resin, spice, honeyed sweetness, and soft musk. The listed materials suggest a dense oriental style, with olibanum, myrrh, choya loban, cinnamon, immortelle, vanilla, and amber giving it a smoky golden feel. The limited wearer feedback is positive but sparse, so this is one…

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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, Socotra or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 2 of 3 categories. Socotra is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Socotra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Socotra or Dewaniya?

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

Which projects more, Socotra or Dewaniya?

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

Do Socotra and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Honey and Olibanum.

Is Socotra or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

Socotra suits daytime wear; Dewaniya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Socotra and Dewaniya?

Socotra features Choya Loban, Amber, Immortelle, Myrrh and Honey. 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.