Durra Ambre vs Il Flaneur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
8%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Durra Ambre takes 6 of 7 categories.
Durra AmbreChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Durra Ambre6/7
Il Flaneur1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Durra Ambre
- Community sentiment
- Durra Ambre
- Longevity
- Durra Ambre
- Sillage & projection
- Durra Ambre
- Value for money
- Il Flaneur
- Versatility
- Durra Ambre
- 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 DubaiIl FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerDurra AmbreRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
16%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
20%Hate
25 votes
19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerDurra AmbreMost 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 winnerIl FlaneurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familymusky100%
amber92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match8%Clearly different
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Geranium. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter89
Day80
Night100
Spring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Category winnerDurra AmbreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerDurra AmbreHigher 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 →Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
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 Il Flaneur?
Durra Ambre takes 6 of 7 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur?
Durra Ambre lasts longest (Durra Ambre 84/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur?
Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra Ambre and Il Flaneur smell similar?
Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Geranium.
Is Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur 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; Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Il Flaneur?
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. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).
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