Fragrance comparison

Sissi vs Turath

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 759 ratings analysed

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,382 SweetWhite Floral

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,324 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. 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.

Sissi2/7

Turath5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Spicy Notes, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Sissi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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, Sissi or Turath?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. 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, Sissi or Turath?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Sissi 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sissi or Turath?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Sissi 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sissi and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Spicy Notes, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Sissi or Turath better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sissi and Turath?

Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.