Fragrance comparison

Turath vs Velvet Night

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 566 ratings analysed

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,465 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Night

Ubaya · 2021

4.3228 votes

Rank #17,207 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories.

Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Velvet Night
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Turath4/7

Velvet Night3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Velvet NightUbaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%

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

57%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVelvet NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

PineappleBergamotRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisCinnamon

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Velvet Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer62

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Category winnerVelvet NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews6

Category winnerVelvet NightHigher 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…

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Velvet Night by Ubaya is a plush, comforting fragrance built on an inviting contrast of tart fruits and powdery sweetness. The first spray releases a lively rush of tangy rhubarb and sweet pineapple, cut through by brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruit edge softens noticeably. A velvety heart of crea…

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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 Velvet Night?

Turath takes 4 of 7 categories. Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes; Velvet Night is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Night for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Turath or Velvet Night?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Velvet Night 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Turath or Velvet Night?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Velvet Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Turath and Velvet Night smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Turath or Velvet Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Turath is the stronger pick. Velvet Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Turath and Velvet Night?

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. Velvet Night has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Oakmoss.