Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Durra

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,703 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cereus No. 144/7

Durra3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No. 14
Community sentiment: Cereus No. 14
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Cereus No. 14
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No. 14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 14Cereus

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCereus No. 14Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value26

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitClary SageTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafAmberCognacRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodMusk

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesClary Sage and Musk. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer38

Fall85

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#28,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No. 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 14 opens with a crisp burst of bitter grapefruit rind tangled with clary sage and herbal tarragon. It quickly trades its sharp citrus flash for an ozonic heart of green violet leaf, warm amber, and a splash of mellow cognac. The finish rests on dry guaiac wood and clean laundry musk that hugs the chest. Th…

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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, Cereus No. 14 or Durra?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Cereus No. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage and Musk.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Durra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Cereus No. 14 is the stronger pick. Cereus No. 14 suits evening wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Durra?

Cereus No. 14 has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Tarragon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber, Cognac and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood 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.