Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Durra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amethyst

Prisma Parfums

4.6481 votes

Rank #5,073 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,576 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amethyst5/7

Durra2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystPrisma Parfums

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

15%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerAmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAmethystBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

amber65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

StrawberryLavenderPearBergamotSugarLimetta

Heart3 to 5 hours

CedarPinePepperIncenseTonkaJasmineMagnoliaRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pine, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Amethyst, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall94

Winter92

Day100

Night96

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerAmethystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex70

Women8

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,073

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#30,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst by Prisma Parfums is a sweet, woody fragrance that pairs bright fruit with aromatic forest greenery. It opens with an unmistakable rush of strawberry, pear, bergamot, and spun sugar, freshened by a brisk touch of lavender. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition reveals a crisp heart of pine needles…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amethyst or Durra?

Amethyst takes 5 of 7 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.64/5 from 81 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Amethyst for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Amethyst 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Amethyst 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pine, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Amethyst or Durra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amethyst is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Amethyst suits day or night wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and Durra?

Amethyst has top notes of Strawberry, Lavender, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Pine, Pepper and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Vetiver. 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.