Fragrance comparison

MB vs Turath

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 570 ratings analysed

Mariella Burani

4.0932 votes

Rank #20,698 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #24,465 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

MB
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

MB3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MBMariella Burani

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 35%

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

47%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMBBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CardamomRose GeraniumIrisVioletCoconutJasmineBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for MB, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer79

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night43

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMBMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMBHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MB by Mariella Burani is a soft floral fragrance that combines crisp citrus with cozy spice and powdery florals. Released in 2003, it introduces bright top notes of bergamot, lemon, orange, and mandarin orange, quickly warmed by aromatic cardamom. As the citrus settles, the scent reveals a powdery heart centered on ir…

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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, MB or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. MB is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose MB for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, MB or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, MB 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MB or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, MB 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MB and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is MB or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MB and Turath?

MB features Cardamom, Rose Geranium, Iris, Violet and Coconut. 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.