Fragrance comparison

Al Batal vs Turath

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 563 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Batal

Ard Al Zaafaran

4.6825 votes

Rank #19,018 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,482 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Batal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Batal
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Al Batal5/7

Turath2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BatalArd Al Zaafaran

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.68/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 45%Had 1%Want 54%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerAl BatalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerAl BatalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAl BatalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPineapple

Heart

IncenseSageVanille

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pineapple, Incense and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer11

Fall83

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl BatalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl BatalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Batal by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with sharp cardamom and sweet pineapple before settling into a warm core of incense, sage, and vanilla. Anchored by patchouli, sandalwood, and tonka bean, this amber spicy fragrance projects strongly in cold autumn air. It suits casual evening wear for men seeking an affordable altern…

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Turath opens with a concentrated burst of dried fruits, candied strawberry, and warm cardamom. As the initial sweetness softens, dark agarwood, Damask rose, and smoky incense take over the middle phase. A dense base of leather, ambergris, and vanilla grounds the fragrance. It delivers intense projection suited for col…

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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, Al Batal or Turath?

Al Batal takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Batal is rated 4.68/5 from 25 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Al Batal for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Batal or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Al Batal 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Batal or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Al Batal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Batal and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pineapple, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Al Batal or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Batal is the stronger pick. Al Batal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Batal and Turath?

Al Batal has top notes of Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Incense, Sage and Vanille, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Turath has top notes of Dried Fruits, Damask Rose, Candied Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Rose, Saffron and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Smoke, Vanilla and Leather.