Fragrance comparison

Turath vs UD IKAT

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 548 ratings analysed

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,478 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Turath4/5

UD IKAT1/5

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: UD IKAT
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

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

UD IKATUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

Category winnerTurathRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

538 votes

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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsDamask RoseCandied FruitsStrawberrySpicy NotesAppleCardamomPineapple

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)RoseSaffronSandalwoodCedarJasmineAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

IncenseSmokeVanillaLeatherAmbergrisWhite MuskGuaiac WoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amyris. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

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#23,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,154

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

Reviews0

Category winnerTurathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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, Turath or UD IKAT?

Turath takes 4 of 5 categories. Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes; UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Turath or UD IKAT?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, UD IKAT 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Turath or UD IKAT?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, UD IKAT 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Turath and UD IKAT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amyris.

Is Turath or UD IKAT better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Turath and UD IKAT?

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. 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.