Durra Ambre vs Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia takes 4 of 7 categories.
Durra AmbreChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Flora Gorgeous MagnoliaChoose it for a floral and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Durra Ambre3/7
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
- Community sentiment
- Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
- Longevity
- Durra Ambre
- Sillage & projection
- Durra Ambre
- Value for money
- Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
- Versatility
- Durra Ambre
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Durra AmbreThe Spirit of DubaiFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.94/ 5 · 2,673 votes
Have 52%Had 8%Want 40%
Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
16%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
20%Hate
25 votes
34%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
2,673 votes
Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDurra Ambre
SillageDurra Ambre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
floral100%
coconut92%
fruity84%
musky77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, musky and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Water NotesAmbrettePink PepperelemiOlibanumAmberBlack PepperPeach
Heart
Jasmine SambacCoconutGeraniumMagnoliaFreesiaLily of the ValleyHoneyTea Rose
Base
MuskAmbroxanPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCashmeranVanillaGurjan balsam
Top15 to 30 minutes
DewberryCoconutOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaJasmine SambacYlang-YlangLily of the Valley
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskPatchouliBlonde Woods
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Coconut, Magnolia and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Flora Gorgeous Magnolia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter89
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer77
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Category winnerDurra AmbreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,640
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,796
PerfumerDaphné Bugey, Marie Salamagne
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDurra Ambre opens with a sharp contrast between crisp aquatic water notes and dense, resinous olibanum. Bright grapefruit, ambrette, and pink pepper fizz off the skin during the first ten minutes before a heavy floral heart takes over. Jasmine sambac, tea rose, and honey mix with smooth caramel and dark leather in the…
Reviews →Flora Gorgeous Magnolia by Gucci brings together sweet dewberry, creamy coconut, and bright orange in an easygoing floral opening. At the core, fresh magnolia blossoms pair with jasmine sambac, lily of the valley, and sunny ylang-ylang, creating a clean and cheerful garden atmosphere. The dry-down settles into a gentl…
Reviews →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, Durra Ambre or Flora Gorgeous Magnolia?
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Flora Gorgeous Magnolia is rated 3.94/5 from 2,673 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Flora Gorgeous Magnolia for a floral and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Flora Gorgeous Magnolia?
Durra Ambre lasts longest (Durra Ambre 84/100, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Flora Gorgeous Magnolia?
Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra Ambre and Flora Gorgeous Magnolia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Coconut, Magnolia and Lily of the Valley.
Is Durra Ambre or Flora Gorgeous Magnolia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Durra Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra Ambre is the stronger pick. Durra Ambre suits evening wear; Flora Gorgeous Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Flora Gorgeous Magnolia?
Durra Ambre has top notes of Water Notes, Ambrette, Pink Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Coconut, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Flora Gorgeous Magnolia has top notes of Dewberry, Coconut and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Blonde Woods.
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