Fragrance comparison

Attar Al Huruf vs Durra

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Attar Al Huruf

Adyan by Anfar

4.205 votes

Rank #47,424 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,441 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Attar Al Huruf
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Attar Al Huruf1/4

Durra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Attar Al Huruf
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

Attar Al HurufAdyan by Anfar

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

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

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAttar Al HurufBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

marine69%

honey61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruitHoney

Heart

Bay LeafGeraniumSpices

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesSea Notes and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attar Al Huruf by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Attar Al Huruf was launched in 2021. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices; base notes are Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

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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, Attar Al Huruf or Durra?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Attar Al Huruf is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Attar Al Huruf for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, 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, Attar Al Huruf or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Attar Al Huruf 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Attar Al Huruf or Durra?

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

Do Attar Al Huruf and Durra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Sea Notes and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Attar Al Huruf or Durra better for summer or winter?

Attar Al Huruf suits daytime wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attar Al Huruf and Durra?

Attar Al Huruf has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Honey, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Geranium and Spices, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). 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.