Fragrance comparison

Bois & Vetiver vs Durra

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Bois & Vetiver

Pascal Morabito

3.8060 votes

Rank #34,464 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bois & Vetiver3/7

Durra4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois & VetiverPascal Morabito

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 66%Had 13%Want 20%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBois & VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

8%Hate

60 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerBois & VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value26

Category winnerBois & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

musky74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Musk. 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

Summer88

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sharp cardamom spice. As the citrus settles, herbal geranium and dry vetiver root emerge over a subtle backdrop of white musk. It sits clean and breezy, making it ideal for casual spring mornings and quiet office environments.

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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, Bois & Vetiver or Durra?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois & Vetiver is rated 3.80/5 from 60 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Bois & Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois & Vetiver or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Bois & Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois & Vetiver or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Bois & Vetiver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois & Vetiver and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Musk.

Is Bois & Vetiver or Durra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois & Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois & Vetiver and Durra?

Bois & Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vetiver and Musk. 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.