Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Poivre 23 London vs Turath

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

Updated 1,065 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Poivre 23 London

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Turath

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Poivre 23 London2/7
Turath5/7
Ratings & consensus
Turath
Community sentiment
Turath
Longevity
Turath
Sillage & projection
Turath
Value for money
Turath
Versatility
Poivre 23 London
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Poivre 23 London

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Poivre 23 LondonLe Labo
TurathThe Spirit of Dubai
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 527 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%
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
52%Love
32%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

527 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value18
¤ Price value35
Category winnerTurathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
warm spicy70%
balsamic60%
vanilla50%
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Poivre 23 London, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring24
Summer11
Fall100
Winter89
Day76
Night100
Spring72
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPoivre 23 LondonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men34
Unisex58
Women8
Men45
Unisex49
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,448

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#24,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoivre 23 LondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poivre 23 London by Le Labo is a rich amber spice fragrance built around a stark contrast between sharp culinary bite and warm balsamic sweetness. The scent announces itself with an intense burst of crushed black pepper that feels brisk and dry. Soon after, the sharp initial kick mellows into a dense heart of resinous…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poivre 23 London or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Poivre 23 London is rated 4.22/5 from 527 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Poivre 23 London for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Poivre 23 London or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Poivre 23 London 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poivre 23 London or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Poivre 23 London 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poivre 23 London and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Poivre 23 London or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. Poivre 23 London suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poivre 23 London and Turath?

Poivre 23 London features Pepper, Labdanum, Vanilla, Incense and Styrax. 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.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance