Fragrance comparison

Turath vs Ventilo

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 560 ratings analysed

4 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,407 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Ventilo

4.3222 votes

Rank #48,341 FruityWarm Spicy

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.
Ventilo
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Turath4/5

Ventilo1/5

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

VentiloVentilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

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

41%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value59

Category winnerVentiloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

powdery77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

Top20-30 mins

PlumTeaPepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet RootRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonVanillaIncenseAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Cedar, Jasmine and Incense. Durations are only published for Ventilo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer19

Fall100

Winter94

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Date 37%Casual 25%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,407

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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…

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Ventilo by Ventilo is a rich, spiced fruit fragrance built on dark plum, dry black tea, and warming cinnamon. The first spray reveals a tart splash of bergamot backed by cracked black pepper before sinking into sweet dried fruit. It feels cozy, velvety, and distinctly nostalgic without smelling stale. As the scent se…

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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 Ventilo?

Turath takes 4 of 5 categories. Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes; Ventilo is rated 4.32/5 from 22 votes. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ventilo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Turath or Ventilo?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Ventilo 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Turath or Ventilo?

Projection is very close: Turath 76/100, Ventilo 75/100 for sillage.

Do Turath and Ventilo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Cedar, Jasmine and Incense.

Is Turath or Ventilo better for summer or winter?

Ventilo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Turath and Ventilo?

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. Ventilo has top notes of Plum, Tea, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Root, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Incense and Amber.