Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Turath

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 590 ratings analysed

Scirocco

Paolo Gigli

4.1552 votes

Rank #17,614 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,063 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

Scirocco
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic 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.

Scirocco3/7

Turath4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoPaolo Gigli

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 36%

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

38%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliLavenderBergamotJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerThymeIrisCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverebony tree

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Scirocco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night54

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSciroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 11%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSciroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scirocco by Paolo Gigli hits the skin like a warm Mediterranean gust. It opens surprisingly herbal. Crisp bergamot and sharp French lavender flash across the top before an earthy patchouli takes over. Do not expect a sweet hippie oil here. This patchouli feels clean, dry, and distinctly polished. Within twenty minutes…

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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, Scirocco or Turath?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.15/5 from 52 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Scirocco for a warm spicy and aromatic 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, Scirocco or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Scirocco 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Scirocco 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Cardamom.

Is Scirocco or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Scirocco and Turath?

Scirocco has top notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Thyme, Iris and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and ebony tree. 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.