Fragrance comparison

Rouge Royal vs Turath

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,536 ratings analysed

Rouge Royal

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.78998 votes

Rank #11,040 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #24,945 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Rouge Royal3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rouge RoyalPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 998 votes

Have 38%Had 38%Want 23%

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

28%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

998 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRouge RoyalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

white floral72%

woody58%

citrus44%

mossy30%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

StrawberryBlack CurrantLime

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossOpoponax

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesStrawberry and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rouge Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer73

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night91

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRouge RoyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#24,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRouge RoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rouge Royal by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright, fruit-forward fragrance anchored by an unexpected balsamic base. It opens with an unmistakable blast of sweet strawberry, tangy black currant, and tart lime, giving the immediate impression of chilled berry juice or sweet hard candy. As the lively fruit settles, …

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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, Rouge Royal or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Rouge Royal is rated 3.78/5 from 998 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Rouge Royal for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rouge Royal or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Rouge Royal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rouge Royal or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Rouge Royal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rouge Royal and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Strawberry and Jasmine.

Is Rouge Royal or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rouge Royal and Turath?

Rouge Royal has top notes of Strawberry, Black Currant and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss and Opoponax. 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.