Fragrance comparison

Quintessence (2020) vs Murat

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Quintessence (2020)

Manos Gerakinis

3.8643 votes

Rank #26,550 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Murat

Maiora Parfum

2.8636 votes

Rank #19,877 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Murat takes 4 of 5 categories.

Quintessence (2020)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Murat
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Quintessence (2020)1/5

Murat4/5

Ratings & consensus: Quintessence (2020)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Murat
Sillage & projection: Murat
Value for money: Murat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Murat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quintessence (2020)Manos Gerakinis

MuratMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

2.86/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

43 votes

30%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityMurat

SillageMurat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMuratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronClovesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliWormwoodAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaBenzoin

Top

SaffronBlack PepperBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberBrown sugarLeatherBenzoinWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Quintessence (2020), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring55

Summer18

Fall91

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Work 35%Date 30%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,877

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMuratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence (2020) opens with a dry rush of black pepper, clove buds, and leathery saffron. It commands attention immediately. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol lift that calms within three minutes, revealing an earthy heart of dark patchouli, bitter wormwood, and smooth cedar. You will not fi…

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Murat by Maiora Parfum delivers an intense Oriental Floral profile built on warm spice and resinous depth. Expect a heavy opening of saffron and black pepper that settles into a sweet, dense base of brown sugar, vanilla, and leather. It functions best as a cold-weather statement scent for those who enjoy bold, long-la…

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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, Quintessence (2020) or Murat?

Murat takes 4 of 5 categories. Quintessence (2020) is rated 3.86/5 from 43 votes; Murat is rated 2.86/5 from 36 votes. Choose Quintessence (2020) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Murat for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quintessence (2020) or Murat?

Murat lasts longest (Murat 77/100, Quintessence (2020) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quintessence (2020) or Murat?

Murat projects furthest (Murat 73/100, Quintessence (2020) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quintessence (2020) and Murat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Quintessence (2020) or Murat better for summer or winter?

Quintessence (2020) suits evening wear; Murat suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quintessence (2020) and Murat?

Quintessence (2020) has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Wormwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin. Murat has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Brown sugar.