French Defense vs Turab
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
French Defense takes 3 of 4 categories.
French DefenseChoose it for a cherry and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
TurabChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
French Defense3/4
Turab1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- French Defense
- Sillage & projection
- French Defense
- Value for money
- Turab
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- French Defense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
French DefenseMind GamesTurabMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 1,797 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
1,166 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFrench Defense
SillageFrench Defense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTurabBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
amber92%
sweet84%
rose77%
woody69%
ozonic61%
citrus100%
rose86%
amber72%
ozonic58%
aquatic44%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, rose and ozonic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryViolet LeavesChamomile
Heart
RoseGeraniumMimosa
Base
AmberBlonde WoodsCedarwood
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotjuniper berryArtemisiaSaffron
Heart
Violet LeavesRoseGeraniumCinnamonNutmeg
Base
CedarwoodOlibanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves, Rose, Geranium and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#191
PerfumerChristelle Laprade
Launched—
Reviews357
Overall rank#58,308
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFrench DefenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFrench Defense by Mind Games opens with a dense burst of dark black cherry, tempered by herbaceous chamomile and green violet leaves. The fruit smells thick and boozy without falling into synthetic candy territory. Within twenty minutes, the initial punch simmers down into a heart of powdery mimosa and crisp rose. Wa…
Reviews →Turab opens with a bright bitter orange and bergamot lift, sharpened by juniper, artemisia, and a dry touch of saffron. As it settles, the scent turns rosier and more spiced, then eases into a woody amber base with leather, incense, and sandalwood. It suits someone who likes fresh citrus up top but wants a darker, ear…
Reviews →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, French Defense or Turab?
French Defense takes 3 of 4 categories. French Defense is rated 4.26/5 from 1,797 votes; Turab is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose French Defense for a cherry and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Turab for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, French Defense or Turab?
French Defense lasts longest (French Defense 77/100, Turab 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, French Defense or Turab?
French Defense projects furthest (French Defense 67/100, Turab 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do French Defense and Turab smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, rose and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves, Rose, Geranium and Amber.
Is French Defense or Turab better for summer or winter?
Turab suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in French Defense and Turab?
French Defense has top notes of Cherry, Violet Leaves and Chamomile, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Mimosa, a base of Amber, Blonde Woods and Cedarwood. Turab has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, juniper berry and Artemisia, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Cedarwood, Olibanum, Leather and Amber.
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