Fragrance comparison

Kefi vs Turath

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 554 ratings analysed

Kefi

Maison des Animaux Fragrances

4.1516 votes

Rank #18,441 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #22,722 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kefi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Kefi2/5

Turath3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KefiMaison des Animaux Fragrances

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 64%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value35

Category winnerKefiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

soft spicy60%

powdery50%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Candied GingerSandalwoodVanilla

Base

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Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKefiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kefi by Maison des Animaux Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of black currant and cardamom before settling into a warm base of candied ginger and sandalwood. This unisex perfume suits those who want an approachable spicy aroma with a cozy, sweet trail that works well in crisp autumn air.

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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, Kefi or Turath?

Turath takes 3 of 5 categories. Kefi is rated 4.15/5 from 16 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Kefi for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kefi or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Kefi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kefi or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Kefi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kefi and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Kefi or Turath better for summer or winter?

Kefi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kefi and Turath?

Kefi has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Candied Ginger, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.