Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs Turath

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 999 ratings analysed

Deep Forest

Mancera

3.48461 votes

Rank #8,663 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Deep Forest3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep ForestMancera

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

33%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

10%Hate

461 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value35

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherIncenseClovesAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletOrange BlossomPatchouliRose

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesAmberWhite MuskVetiverVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose. Durations are only published for Deep Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women13

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#24,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Deep Forest defies its tranquil name by opening with an assertive flash of clove, smoky incense, and dark leather rather than pine needles. Bitter bergamot flashes off quickly. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and orange blossom rise to the surface, lending a thick, powdery floral core that surprises many w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deep Forest or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 3.48/5 from 461 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Deep Forest 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Turath?

Projection is very close: Deep Forest 77/100, Turath 76/100 for sillage.

Do Deep Forest and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Rose.

Is Deep Forest or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Turath?

Deep Forest has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. 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.