Question 1

What's the difference between Diwan and The Moon?

Accepted Answer

Diwan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Spirit of Dubai (2017) dominated by Amber accords. The Moon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2019) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 7 accords: Amber, Fruity, Woody, Rose.

Question 2

Which is better, Diwan or The Moon?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Diwan scores 4.53/5 vs The Moon at 4.25/5. The Moon's standout strength: Exceptional complexity and quality that justifies premium niche pricing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Diwan and The Moon smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 10 notes and 7 accords, including Amber, Fruity, Woody, Rose, Oud. The Moon: The community consensus is highly positive, with The Moon widely regarded as one of the best oud fragrances ever made and a flagship niche fragrance that justifies its premium price.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Diwan or The Moon?

Accepted Answer

The Moon: Outstanding longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Diwan vs The Moon?

Accepted Answer

Diwan scores highest for winter wear; The Moon scores highest for winter wear. Diwan leans evening, The Moon leans evening.

Diwan vs The Moon

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (10)

Unique to Diwan (33)

Unique to The Moon (7)

Shared Accords (7)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — The Moon

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Attribute	Diwan	The Moon
Brand	The Spirit of Dubai	Frederic Malle
Year	2017	2019
Rating	4.53	4.25
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	44	17