Fragrance comparison

King's Salute vs Turath

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 593 ratings analysed

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #25,111 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

King's Salute2/7

Turath5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King's SaluteGrossmith

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%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

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value35

Category winnerTurathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, King's Salute or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, King's Salute or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, King's Salute 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King's Salute or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King's Salute and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Amber.

Is King's Salute or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. King's Salute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King's Salute and Turath?

King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, 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.