Fragrance comparison

Romantica vs Turath

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 637 ratings analysed

Romantica

Furla

3.5199 votes

Rank #19,466 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,721 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

Romantica
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Romantica3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomanticaFurla

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

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

13%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRomanticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantDavanaCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineMugane

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Romantica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRomanticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex10

Women86

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,466

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomanticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Romantica opens with a sharp flash of juicy black currant paired with the herbal, wine-like fruitiness of davana and a pinch of dry coriander. Within fifteen minutes, the fruity tang softens into a fresh floral heart dominated by dewy peony and creamy jasmine petals. A modern muguet molecule called Mugane adds a…

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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, Romantica or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Romantica is rated 3.51/5 from 99 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Romantica for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Romantica or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Romantica 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romantica or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Romantica 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romantica and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Romantica or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Romantica and Turath?

Romantica has top notes of Black Currant, Davana and Coriander, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.