Fragrance comparison

Turath vs Zafferano

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 569 ratings analysed

5 wins

Turath

The Spirit of Dubai

4.45538 votes

Rank #25,111 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Zafferano

Profumo di Firenze

3.9731 votes

Rank #39,468 Warm SpicyWoody

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.
Zafferano
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Turath5/7

Zafferano2/7

Ratings & consensus: Turath
Community sentiment: Turath
Longevity: Turath
Sillage & projection: Turath
Value for money: Zafferano
Versatility: Zafferano
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

ZafferanoProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

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

32%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerTurathMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTurath

SillageTurath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZafferanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

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 to 45 minutes

SaffronTurkish Rose

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Zafferano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerZafferanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex49

Women6

Men20

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Zafferano by Profumo di Firenze is a warm spicy oriental fragrance built around an authentic Italian saffron note. It opens with sharp, dry saffron and a delicate touch of Turkish rose that feels crisp rather than overly sweet. As the top notes settle, the scent deepens into a woody heart of cedar, cypriol oil, and sm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Turath or Zafferano?

Turath takes 5 of 7 categories. Turath is rated 4.45/5 from 538 votes; Zafferano is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose Turath for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zafferano for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Turath or Zafferano?

Turath lasts longest (Turath 87/100, Zafferano 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Turath or Zafferano?

Turath projects furthest (Turath 76/100, Zafferano 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Turath and Zafferano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Turath or Zafferano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Turath and Zafferano?

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. Zafferano has top notes of Saffron and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and White Musk.