Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs Turath

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 550 ratings analysed

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,482 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 5 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Saphir Du Bois1/5

Turath4/5

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: Saphir Du Bois
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

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

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

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron and Atlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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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, Saphir Du Bois or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 5 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Saphir Du Bois 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saphir Du Bois and Turath smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron and Atlas Cedar.

Is Saphir Du Bois or Turath better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Turath?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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.