Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest vs Irth

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

3 wins

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,041 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,645 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 4 categories.

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest3/4

Irth1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

SillageDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDrowning In Ottoman's ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Drowning In Ottoman's Zest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Irth?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 4 categories. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Irth?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest lasts longest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Irth?

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

Do Drowning In Ottoman's Zest and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Ambergris.

Is Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Irth better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Ottoman's Zest and Irth?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.