Fragrance comparison

Killer Instinct vs Turath

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

Killer Instinct

Marc Gebauer

3.5553 votes

Rank #16,131 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,276 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

Killer Instinct
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Killer Instinct3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Killer InstinctMarc Gebauer

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 56%

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

26%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

17%Hate

53 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value35

Category winnerKiller InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

green65%

oud48%

musky30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesAgarwood (Oud)Black CurrantGraperfuit

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Base6-8 hrs

Woody NotesSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Killer Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall91

Winter47

Day100

Night44

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKiller InstinctMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex68

Women2

Work 43%Casual 31%Date 18%Party 9%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#23,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKiller InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forget the aggressive title. Marc Gebauer Killer Instinct surprises you right out of the nozzle. It opens with an unexpected flash of tart grapefruit and bitter black currant before settling into lush green notes. Then comes the real texture. Creamy lavender softens a clean backbone of cedar and cypriol oil, pulling t…

Reviews →

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, Killer Instinct or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Killer Instinct is rated 3.55/5 from 53 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Killer Instinct for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Killer Instinct or Turath?

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

Which projects more, Killer Instinct or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Killer Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Killer Instinct and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Sandalwood.

Is Killer Instinct or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Killer Instinct is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. Killer Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Killer Instinct and Turath?

Killer Instinct has top notes of Green Notes, Agarwood (Oud), Black Currant and Graperfuit, heart notes of Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lavender, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.