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Ummagumma vs Dewaniya

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

Updated 425 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ummagumma

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money 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.

Ummagumma3/7
Dewaniya4/7
Ratings & consensus
Ummagumma
Community sentiment
Dewaniya
Longevity
Dewaniya
Sillage & projection
Dewaniya
Value for money
Ummagumma
Versatility
Dewaniya
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ummagumma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
UmmagummaFZOTIC
DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerUmmagummaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

346 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageDewaniya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value48
Category winnerUmmagummaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
sweet77%
tobacco69%
chocolate61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Dark ChocolateSaffronCarnation
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumTobaccoLeatherSandalwood
Base8-12 hrs
OlibanumCedarVanillaTonka Bean
Top
SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe
Heart
TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Ummagumma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring12
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring92
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day92
Night100
Category winnerDewaniyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex60
Women9
Date 37%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 11%
Men47
Unisex47
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,561

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#5,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerUmmagummaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Ummagumma is an unapologetically dense amber built around bitter dark chocolate, resinous labdanum, and cured pipe tobacco. It opens with a sharp burst of unsweetened baker's cocoa dusted over clove-tinged carnation and saffron. Do not expect candy sweetness here. The heart develops slowly on warm skin, reveali…

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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, Ummagumma or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 7 categories. Ummagumma is rated 4.13/5 from 346 votes; Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes. Choose Ummagumma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money 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, Ummagumma or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Ummagumma 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ummagumma or Dewaniya?

Dewaniya projects furthest (Dewaniya 66/100, Ummagumma 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ummagumma and Dewaniya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Olibanum.

Is Ummagumma or Dewaniya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ummagumma and Dewaniya?

Ummagumma has top notes of Dark Chocolate, Saffron and Carnation, heart notes of Labdanum, Tobacco, Leather and Sandalwood, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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.

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