Fragrance comparison

Sultan vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

Sultan

Royal Crown

4.29447 votes

Rank #1,305 SweetWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dewaniya

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2479 votes

Rank #5,735 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Sultan2/7

Dewaniya5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SultanRoyal Crown

DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

447 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

fruity65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe

Heart

TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring92

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

Men47

Unisex47

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#5,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…

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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, Sultan or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 5 of 7 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sultan or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Sultan 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sultan or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sultan and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Sultan or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sultan and Dewaniya?

Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and 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.