Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Durra

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,901 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Earth0/3

Durra3/3

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

Black EarthClash

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

0%Ok

100%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

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value26

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

rose42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitBalsam FirSpices

Heart30 to 60 minutes

CedarRoseRhubarb

Base1 to 2 hours

VetiverPatchouliBenzoinMilk Mousse

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver. Durations are only published for Black Earth, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Earth by Clash brings together brisk grapefruit, crisp balsam fir, and dry spices over an earthy base. Released in 2015 as a woody chypre for men, the fragrance balances tart rhubarb and cedar with an unexpected heart of rose. The foundation settles into dark patchouli, grassy vetiver, warm benzoin, and a soft m…

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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, Black Earth or Durra?

Durra takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening 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, Black Earth or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Earth and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is Black Earth or Durra better for summer or winter?

Black Earth suits evening wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Earth and Durra?

Black Earth has top notes of Grapefruit, Balsam Fir and Spices, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin and Milk Mousse. 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.