Fragrance comparison

Passum vs Turath

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 576 ratings analysed

Passum

Profumi di Pantelleria

4.0338 votes

Rank #45,258 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #25,027 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

Passum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Passum2/7

Turath5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PassumProfumi di Pantelleria

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 27%Had 17%Want 56%

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

29%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

38 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value35

Category winnerPassumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

nutty84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MyrhhHazelnutIncense

Heart1.5 to 3 hours

IrisSandalwoodPatchouli

Base2 to 3 hours

LeatherWhite MuskLabdanum

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Sandalwood, Leather and White Musk. Durations are only published for Passum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPassumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,258

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passum by Profumi di Pantelleria is a quiet amber leather fragrance that balances dry smoke with soft nuttiness. It opens with an unusual pairing of hazelnut, cool incense, and resinous myrhh, creating a scent reminiscent of toasted shells and aromatic church smoke. As it develops, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood 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, Passum or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Passum is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Passum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Passum or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Passum 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passum or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Passum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Passum and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Sandalwood, Leather and White Musk.

Is Passum or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Passum and Turath?

Passum has top notes of Myrhh, Hazelnut and Incense, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Leather, White Musk and Labdanum. 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.