Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs Turath

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #22,926 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 3 of 5 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Malabar 20172/5

Turath3/5

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Malabar 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Turath

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

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

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMalabar 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Leather, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Malabar 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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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, Malabar 2017 or Turath?

Turath takes 3 of 5 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Malabar 2017 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or Turath?

Projection is very close: Malabar 2017 78/100, Turath 76/100 for sillage.

Do Malabar 2017 and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Leather, Cedar and Amber.

Is Malabar 2017 or Turath better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and Turath?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.