Fragrance comparison

She vs Turath

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 580 ratings analysed

She

House of Matriarch

4.1942 votes

Rank #31,390 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #22,723 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

She
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

She2/7

Turath5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SheHouse of Matriarch

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

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

55%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassLemon VerbenaBeeswaxLemon BlossomTonka BeanWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SmokeTeaMilkCopalBroom

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Guaiac Wood

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night64

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,390

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch She breaks every standard rule of citrus perfumery. The scent ignores ordinary short-lived lemon oils entirely. Instead, perfumer Christi Meshell constructs a vibrant, lingering brightness using vintage Zanzibar lemongrass and crisp lemon verbena suspended in an organic grape alcohol base. The openi…

Reviews →

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, She or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. She is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose She for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, She or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, She 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, She or Turath?

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

Do She and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is She or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in She and Turath?

She has top notes of Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Beeswax and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Smoke, Tea, Milk and Copal, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tolu Balsam, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Guaiac Wood. 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.