Fragrance comparison

2021 vs Durra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

2021

Mine. Perfumery

3.001 votes

Rank #63,210 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

2021
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

20211/4

Durra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: 2021
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Durra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2021Mine. Perfumery

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value26

Category winner2021Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

sweet84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesPink PepperLemon

Heart

RoseFloral NotesOzonic notes

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinHoneyWoodsy Notes

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2021 by Mine. Perfumery opens with a bright burst of crisp lemon, crushed green foliage, and tiny specks of warm pink pepper. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens as a damp ozonic breeze settles into a rich heart of blooming rose and airy floral notes. The dry down turns noticeably warmer and sweeter on s…

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Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

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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, 2021 or Durra?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. 2021 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose 2021 for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 2021 or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, 2021 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2021 or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, 2021 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2021 and Durra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes.

Is 2021 or Durra better for summer or winter?

2021 suits daytime wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2021 and Durra?

2021 has top notes of Green Notes, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes and Ozonic notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Honey and Woodsy Notes. Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle.