Diwan

Diwan by Gulf Orchid, released in 2020, is a woody scent with watery, creamy and floral sides, worn by anyone. Woody is the word everyone uses; about two thirds also call it gourmand, fresh and floral, and a minority find it spicy or citrusy.

Lemon and water notes open it with a cool, clean, slightly aquatic brightness. The heart pairs lily of the valley and violet, fresh and powdery florals, with coconut for a soft, milky sweetness and anise for a faint liquorice twist that keeps things interesting. The base is dry and smooth: cedar, sandalwood and dry wood for structure, vanilla for warmth and musk for a soft finish.

The mix of watery freshness, creamy coconut and dry wood gives it a relaxed, beachy character that suits warm weather and daytime wear. It suits someone who wants a fresh woody scent with a little sweetness and does not want it to lean strongly masculine or feminine.

Diwan — unisex fragrance by Gulf Orchid (released 2020). Notes: Anise, Cedar, Cedarwood, Coconut, Dry Wood, Lemon, Lily of the Valley, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Violet, Water, Water Notes. — Parfica open fragrance database