Fragrance comparison

Durra Ambre vs Gourmand

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Durra Ambre

The Spirit of Dubai

3.8425 votes

Rank #51,328 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Gourmand

Deraah Private

3.888 votes

Rank #59,106 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Durra Ambre
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra Ambre2/4

Gourmand2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Durra AmbreThe Spirit of Dubai

GourmandDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

16%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDurra Ambre

SillageGourmand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value96

Category winnerGourmandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

caramel61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesAmbrettePink PepperelemiOlibanumAmberBlack PepperPeach

Heart

Jasmine SambacCoconutGeraniumMagnoliaFreesiaLily of the ValleyHoneyTea Rose

Base

MuskAmbroxanPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCashmeranVanillaGurjan balsam

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotAppleOlibanumOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cedarelemi

Base6-10 hrs

VetiverPatchouliCaramel

InformationalShared noteselemi, Olibanum, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Gourmand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter89

Day80

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 30%Work 26%Casual 24%Party 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,328

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,106

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris, Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurra AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durra 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…

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Deraah Private Gourmand does not smell like a typical dessert bakery. Instead, it hits the skin with a vibrant clash of bitter grapefruit, tart green apple, and crisp bergamot that cuts through the initial alcohol lift in minutes. As the citrus settles, dry cedar and resinous elemi create a sturdy backbone that keeps …

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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, Durra Ambre or Gourmand?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Gourmand is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Gourmand for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Gourmand?

Durra Ambre lasts longest (Durra Ambre 84/100, Gourmand 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Gourmand?

Gourmand projects furthest (Gourmand 86/100, Durra Ambre 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and Gourmand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Olibanum, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Durra Ambre or Gourmand better for summer or winter?

Durra Ambre suits evening wear; Gourmand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Gourmand?

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. Gourmand has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Olibanum, heart notes of Cedar and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Caramel.