Fragrance comparison

Castley vs Durra

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,298 ratings analysed

Castley

Parfums de Marly

3.991,219 votes

Rank #4,046 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,086 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Castley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Castley3/7

Durra4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastleyParfums de Marly

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,219 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCastleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

1,219 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerCastleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value26

Category winnerDurraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Castley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall70

Winter19

Day100

Night37

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#29,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCastleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castley by Parfums de Marly is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on zesty bergamot, fresh ginger, and modern woody minerals. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly energizes the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into green petitgrain…

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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, Castley or Durra?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Castley is rated 3.99/5 from 1,219 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Castley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Castley or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Castley 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castley or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Castley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castley and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords.

Is Castley or Durra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castley is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Castley suits daytime wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castley and Durra?

Castley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain and Timur, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. 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.