Fragrance comparison

Tarab vs UD IKAT

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,180 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarab takes 4 of 5 categories.

Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
UD IKAT
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tarab4/5

UD IKAT1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TarabSerge Lutens

UD IKATUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

Category winnerTarabRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

13%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTarab

SillageTarab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose65%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cambodian OudTurkish RoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine needlesCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Overall rank#63,180

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerTarabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tarab by Serge Lutens is a bold, resinous fragrance that highlights the deep intensity of Turkish rose and Cambodian oud. Launched in 2020, this composition leans into a dark, woody profile that feels sophisticated on the skin. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evening wear, offering a lingering presence f…

Reviews →

UERMI UD IKAT pairs authentic Indian oud with creamy Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The first spray releases a zesty kick of bergamot and crackling pink pepper, tempered quickly by citrusy elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears away, revealing earthy Indonesian patchoul…

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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, Tarab or UD IKAT?

Tarab takes 4 of 5 categories. Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes; UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tarab or UD IKAT?

They last about the same: Tarab 84/100, UD IKAT 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tarab or UD IKAT?

Projection is very close: Tarab 70/100, UD IKAT 69/100 for sillage.

Do Tarab and UD IKAT smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Tarab or UD IKAT better for summer or winter?

Tarab suits evening wear; UD IKAT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tarab and UD IKAT?

Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar. UD IKAT has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambrocenide, Indian Oud and Gurjan balsam.