Fragrance comparison

The Emperor vs Turath

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 543 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #32,464 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,324 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Emperor takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Emperor
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

The Emperor2/3

Turath1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Emperor
Sillage & projection: The Emperor
Value for money: Not scored
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

The EmperorCenturion Parfums

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PineapplePeachBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskPatchouliMoss

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Emperor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Date 26%Party 23%Work 19%

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,464

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Emperor by Centurion Parfums is an aromatic fruity blend centered on sun-drenched pineapple and ripe peach. Sprayed on skin, it delivers an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft heart of powdery iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm tonka bean, pat…

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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, The Emperor or Turath?

The Emperor takes 2 of 3 categories. The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes. Choose The Emperor for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Emperor or Turath?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, Turath 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Emperor or Turath?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, Turath 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Emperor and Turath smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Jasmine.

Is The Emperor or Turath better for summer or winter?

The Emperor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Emperor and Turath?

The Emperor has top notes of Pineapple, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli and Moss. 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.