Fragrance comparison

No. II Ground vs Turath

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

No. II Ground

Gabar

4.1248 votes

Rank #11,818 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,565 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

No. II Ground
Choose it for a woody 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.

No. II Ground3/7

Turath4/7

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Turath
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: No. II Ground
Versatility: No. II Ground
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. II Ground

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. II GroundGabar

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

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

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNo. II GroundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisFigCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Thanaka WoodVetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for No. II Ground, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer9

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night85

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo. II GroundMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex79

Women10

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,818

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. II GroundHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gabar No. II Ground delivers an earthy, tranquil cedar profile built for slow mornings and quiet focus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of pink pepper and grated ginger, tempered quickly by dry coriander seeds. As the alcohol evaporates, creamy green fig flesh merges with powdery orris root, taking the edge of…

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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, No. II Ground or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. No. II Ground is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose No. II Ground for a woody 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, No. II Ground or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, No. II Ground 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. II Ground or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, No. II Ground 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. II Ground and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is No. II Ground or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. No. II Ground suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. II Ground and Turath?

No. II Ground has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Fig and Cedar, a base of Thanaka Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood. 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.