Fragrance comparison

Saffron Rose vs Turath

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 692 ratings analysed

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #24,512 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather 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.

Saffron Rose2/7

Turath5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron RoseGrossmith

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

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

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value35

Category winnerTurathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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, Saffron Rose or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather 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, Saffron Rose or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Saffron Rose 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Rose or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Saffron Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Rose and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is Saffron Rose or Turath better for summer or winter?

For summer, Turath is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. Saffron Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron Rose and Turath?

Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber. 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.