Fragrance comparison

Classics 9.0 vs Durra

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classics 9.0

Zara

4.36171 votes

Rank #5,152 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classics 9.0 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Classics 9.0
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Classics 9.04/7

Durra3/7

Ratings & consensus: Classics 9.0
Community sentiment: Classics 9.0
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Classics 9.0
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classics 9.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classics 9.0Zara

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 70%Had 13%Want 18%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerClassics 9.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerClassics 9.0Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value26

Category winnerClassics 9.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

powdery70%

earthy60%

woody50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisCardamomVetiver

Base

AmberCedarPatchouli

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex27

Women3

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,152

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#28,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassics 9.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classics 9.0 by Zara opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and crisp bergamot before softening into a clean lavender note. As it warms on skin, powdery orris root takes center stage, creating a dry, cozy heart that feels far more refined than its price tag suggests. The base settles into earthy vetiver and cedarwo…

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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, Classics 9.0 or Durra?

Classics 9.0 takes 4 of 7 categories. Classics 9.0 is rated 4.36/5 from 171 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Classics 9.0 for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Classics 9.0 or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Classics 9.0 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classics 9.0 or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Classics 9.0 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classics 9.0 and Durra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Classics 9.0 or Durra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Classics 9.0 is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classics 9.0 and Durra?

Classics 9.0 has top notes of Lavender, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Cardamom and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.