Fragrance comparison

Whisky by Whisky 26 vs Diwan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Whisky by Whisky 26

Evaflor

3.605 votes

Rank #53,944 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

1%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Diwan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.5275 votes

Rank #24,357 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Whisky by Whisky 26
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Diwan
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Whisky by Whisky 261/4

Diwan3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Diwan
Sillage & projection: Diwan
Value for money: Whisky by Whisky 26
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Diwan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky by Whisky 26Evaflor

DiwanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

4.52/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

73%Love

12%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDiwan

SillageDiwan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value28

Category winnerWhisky by Whisky 26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

marine61%

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

rose69%

oud61%

Scent match1%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomGrapefruit

Heart1-3 hrs

Sea NotesIrisRum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseSmokeRoseDewberryRaspberryAnimal notesStrawberry

Heart

Taif RoseAmberCoffeeEarthy NotesPowdery NotesGeraniumRhubarbFloral Notes

Base

Indian OudWoody NotesLeatherOlibanumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCastoreumMyrhh

InformationalShared notesAmber. Durations are only published for Whisky by Whisky 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring84

Summer53

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 16%Date 12%

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDiwanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky by Whisky 26 by Evaflor opens with an energetic blast of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol bite that settles after two minutes. Soon, salty sea notes emerge alongside a faint, powdery iris and a subtle hint of sweet rum. It is an easygoing aromatic sc…

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Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before Taif rose and roasted coffee settle into thick amber and castoreum. Built for freezing winter nights, it leaves a dense trail of leather and resins that clings to coats…

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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, Whisky by Whisky 26 or Diwan?

Diwan takes 3 of 4 categories. Whisky by Whisky 26 is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Diwan is rated 4.52/5 from 75 votes. Choose Whisky by Whisky 26 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Diwan for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Whisky by Whisky 26 or Diwan?

Diwan lasts longest (Diwan 88/100, Whisky by Whisky 26 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky by Whisky 26 or Diwan?

Diwan projects furthest (Diwan 80/100, Whisky by Whisky 26 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky by Whisky 26 and Diwan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 1% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Amber.

Is Whisky by Whisky 26 or Diwan better for summer or winter?

Whisky by Whisky 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky by Whisky 26 and Diwan?

Whisky by Whisky 26 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Iris and Rum, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. Diwan has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Smoke and Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Amber, Coffee and Earthy Notes, a base of Indian Oud, Woody Notes, Leather and Olibanum.