Fragrance comparison

Mousse Arashiyama vs Turath

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 691 ratings analysed

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

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.

Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh 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.

Mousse Arashiyama3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

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

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#24,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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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, Mousse Arashiyama or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh 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, Mousse Arashiyama or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mousse Arashiyama or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousse Arashiyama and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense and Cedar.

Is Mousse Arashiyama or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mousse Arashiyama and Turath?

Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.