Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense vs Turath

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,941 ratings analysed

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Guerlain

4.322,403 votes

Rank #1,336 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #24,896 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense3/7

Turath4/7

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Turath
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Versatility: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal L'IntenseGuerlain

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 2,403 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

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

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,403 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value35

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondChili PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherBulgarian RoseLabdanum

Base5 to 7 hours

SmokeTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Smoke. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal L'Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,336

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#24,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense by Guerlain takes the nutty almond signature of the Idéal line and darkens it with fiery spice, dry smoke, and rich leather. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser, this oriental woody composition opens with a sharp burst of chili pepper, sweet almond, and green cardamom. The initial kick quickly 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, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is rated 4.32/5 from 2,403 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal L'Intense for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Smoke.

Is L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Turath?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense has top notes of Almond, Chili Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.