Fragrance comparison

Barista vs Turath

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 758 ratings analysed

Barista

Legendary Fragrances

3.83220 votes

Rank #13,907 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,514 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

Barista
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Barista3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaristaLegendary Fragrances

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerTurathRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

47%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

220 votes

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBaristaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCappuccinoCoffee blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Roasted Coffee BeansSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

CardamomDark ChocolateMahogany

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cedar and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Barista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer13

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night92

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaristaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex80

Women10

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 23%Party 13%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaristaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legendary Fragrances Barista delivers an unapologetic rush of freshly ground dark roast coffee beans right out of the nozzle. This is not a sugary dessert potion. It smells like stepping inside an independent espresso bar on a brisk October morning. A foamy cappuccino note quickly meets dry cedar wood and bitter dark …

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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, Barista or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Barista is rated 3.83/5 from 220 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Barista for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Barista or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Barista 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barista or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Barista 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barista and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Barista or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. Barista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barista and Turath?

Barista has top notes of Coffee, Cappuccino and Coffee blossom, heart notes of Roasted Coffee Beans, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Dark Chocolate and Mahogany. 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.