Fragrance comparison

Turath vs Whisky Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 600 ratings analysed

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #23,154 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Red

Evaflor

3.8762 votes

Rank #13,226 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories.

Turath
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Whisky Red
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Turath5/7

Whisky Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TurathThe Spirit of Dubai

Whisky RedEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 26%

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

37%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWhisky RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

vanilla84%

mossy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

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

AppleBergamotCoriander

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderRoseCedarVetiver

Base3-5+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Apple and Cedar. Durations are only published for Whisky Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerTurathMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerWhisky RedHigher 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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Evaflor Whisky Red delivers an aromatic spicy profile built on crisp fruit and smooth woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot, cut by peppery coriander seeds. As the initial citrus blast settles, dry French lavender and subtle rose petals blend with clean cedarwood and grassy…

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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 Whisky Red?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes; Whisky Red is rated 3.87/5 from 62 votes. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Whisky Red for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Turath or Whisky Red?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Whisky Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Turath or Whisky Red?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Whisky Red 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Turath and Whisky Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Apple and Cedar.

Is Turath or Whisky Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Turath and Whisky Red?

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. Whisky Red has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Musk.