Fragrance comparison

Carnival of Souls vs Turath

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 663 ratings analysed

Carnival of Souls

Marissa Zappas

3.87125 votes

Rank #13,660 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #24,512 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carnival of Souls
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Carnival of Souls3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carnival of SoulsMarissa Zappas

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 83%

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

37%Love

26%Like

27%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

125 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value35

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

floral61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MimosaVioletMilk CreamIncenseVanillaSaffronPatchouliMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vanilla, Saffron and Amber. Durations are only published for Carnival of Souls, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer29

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#24,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnival of Souls by Marissa Zappas presents a quiet, powdery floral landscape that pairs fluffy yellow mimosa with chilled milk cream and soft violet. An undercurrent of smoky incense and warm spicy saffron cuts through the sweetness, keeping the scent grounded rather than sugary. As it settles, an amber base enriche…

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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, Carnival of Souls or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnival of Souls is rated 3.87/5 from 125 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Carnival of Souls for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Carnival of Souls or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Carnival of Souls 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnival of Souls or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Carnival of Souls 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnival of Souls and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla, Saffron and Amber.

Is Carnival of Souls or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carnival of Souls and Turath?

Carnival of Souls features Mimosa, Violet, Milk Cream, Incense and Vanilla. 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.