Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest vs Turath

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 539 ratings analysed

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,041 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,465 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest1/4

Turath3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

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%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

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

Spring72

Summer31

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%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher 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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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, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Turath?

Turath takes 3 of 4 categories. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

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

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Turath 76/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Ambergris.

Is Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or Turath 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 Turath?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. 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.