Fragrance comparison

De Toma à Zouma vs Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

De Toma à Zouma

Motif Olfactif

4.0043 votes

Rank #18,344 Warm SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,297 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

De Toma à Zouma
Choose it for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

De Toma à Zouma2/5

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De Toma à Zouma
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Value for money: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: De Toma à Zouma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De Toma à ZoumaMotif Olfactif

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 75%

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

53%Love

14%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDe Toma à Zouma

SillageDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrowning In Ottoman's ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

coffee90%

cacao80%

vanilla70%

woody60%

amber50%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoffeeCacao PodCedarCardamomNutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer6

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

Date 35%Casual 32%Work 20%Party 13%

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#18,344

PerfumerOswald Pare

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#64,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDe Toma à ZoumaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

De Toma à Zouma by Motif Olfactif centers on the comforting smell of roasted dark coffee beans dusted with crushed green cardamom pods and raw cacao. Created by perfumer Oswald Pare, the scent opens with a burst of warm nutmeg and bittersweet chocolate nibs that feels like walking into an artisan cafe on a crisp autum…

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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, De Toma à Zouma or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. De Toma à Zouma is rated 4.00/5 from 43 votes; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose De Toma à Zouma for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, De Toma à Zouma or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

De Toma à Zouma lasts longest (De Toma à Zouma 84/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De Toma à Zouma or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest projects furthest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100, De Toma à Zouma 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De Toma à Zouma and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean.

Is De Toma à Zouma or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest better for summer or winter?

De Toma à Zouma suits evening wear; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in De Toma à Zouma and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

De Toma à Zouma features Coffee, Cacao Pod, Cedar, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.