Fragrance comparison

Cloud Nine vs Durra

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cloud Nine

Paradis des Sens

4.2269 votes

Rank #9,824 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cloud Nine
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud 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.

Cloud Nine4/7

Durra3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cloud NineParadis des Sens

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCloud NineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

69 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerCloud NineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value26

Category winnerCloud NineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegChili PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncense

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliAmberVetiverMusk

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cloud Nine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex55

Women13

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCloud NineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cloud Nine by Paradis des Sens delivers a punch of sharp warmth right out of the nozzle. The nutmeg hits immediately. A vivid jolt of chili pepper cuts through herbal lavender, followed by the dry, smoky edge of cypriol oil. You will see a glossy oil sheen on your skin after spraying. Give it ten minutes to breathe. O…

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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, Cloud Nine or Durra?

Cloud Nine takes 4 of 7 categories. Cloud Nine is rated 4.22/5 from 69 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Cloud Nine for a warm spicy and oud 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, Cloud Nine or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Cloud Nine 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud Nine or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Cloud Nine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cloud Nine and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Vetiver.

Is Cloud Nine or Durra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cloud Nine and Durra?

Cloud Nine has top notes of Nutmeg, Chili Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Lavender, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Amber, 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.