Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs Durra

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 540 ratings analysed

Deep Forest

Mancera

3.48461 votes

Rank #8,663 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,121 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Deep Forest2/7

Durra5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep ForestMancera

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerDurraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

10%Hate

461 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerDurraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value26

Category winnerDeep ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherIncenseClovesAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletOrange BlossomPatchouliRose

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesAmberWhite MuskVetiverVanilla

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Deep Forest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex43

Women13

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#30,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Deep Forest defies its tranquil name by opening with an assertive flash of clove, smoky incense, and dark leather rather than pine needles. Bitter bergamot flashes off quickly. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and orange blossom rise to the surface, lending a thick, powdery floral core that surprises many w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Deep Forest or Durra?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 3.48/5 from 461 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Deep Forest 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Deep Forest 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes and Vetiver.

Is Deep Forest or Durra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits day or night wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Durra?

Deep Forest has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cloves and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. 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.