Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 44 vs Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Creation N° 44

Ulric de Varens · 2009

3.205 votes

Rank #65,021 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,099 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 5 categories.

Creation N° 44
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation N° 441/5

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Sillage & projection: Creation N° 44
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 44Ulric de Varens

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

SillageCreation N° 44

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePatchouliCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning In Ottoman's ZestLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Date 26%Party 24%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning In Ottoman's ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 44 by Ulric de Varens hits skin with a burst of bright tangerine, bitter bergamot, and tart black currant. It does not apologize for its opening sharpness. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens. Spicy cardamom and earthy patchouli emerge alongside clean jasmine petals, creating a sunbaked Mediterrane…

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Drowning In Ottoman's Zest by The Dua Brand opens with an explosive, mouthwatering punch of zesty blood orange, tangy pineapple, and bitter grapefruit. Within minutes, the bright citrus punch meets a warm rush of grated ginger, black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles, rich roasted coffee beans and d…

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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, Creation N° 44 or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation N° 44 is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Creation N° 44 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 44 or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest lasts longest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100, Creation N° 44 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 44 or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Creation N° 44 projects furthest (Creation N° 44 83/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation N° 44 and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Creation N° 44 or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 44 suits daytime wear; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 44 and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Creation N° 44 has top notes of Tangerine, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.