Fragrance comparison

Bois Mystique vs Turath

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 975 ratings analysed

Bois Mystique

Houbigant

4.40437 votes

Rank #23,367 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #22,724 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Bois Mystique2/7

Turath5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois MystiqueHoubigant

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

57%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

437 votes

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerBois MystiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBois MystiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris

Base5-7+ hrs

CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day86

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women3

Work 39%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 10%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,367

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…

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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, Bois Mystique or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Mystique or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Mystique or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Mystique and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar.

Is Bois Mystique or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois Mystique and Turath?

Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood. 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.