Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot vs Turath

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 543 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #47,443 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,465 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot2/4

Turath2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Turath

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotThe Dua Brand

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 18%Want 18%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value35

Category winnerPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBirch TarBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot by The Dua Brand fuses two legendary scent profiles into one rich bottle. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of juicy pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, creamy Madagascan vanilla takes cent…

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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, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Turath?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Turath?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot lasts longest (Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 90/100, Turath 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Turath?

Projection is very close: Turath 76/100, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 75/100 for sillage.

Do Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Ambergris.

Is Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Turath better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot and Turath?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot features Black Currant, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. 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.