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Durra Ambre vs Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 29 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Durra Ambre

    Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra Ambre1/4
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Durra Ambre
Value for money
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Durra AmbreThe Spirit of Dubai
Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

SillageDurra Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value88
Category winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
amber92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
leather69%
musky61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and musky

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
Top1 to 2 hours
SaffronBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitCoconut
Heart3 to 5 hours
PistachioFigRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base8 to 12+ hours
LeatherMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amber, Black Pepper and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter89
Day80
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex56
Women28
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,248

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumHigher 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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Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an intriguing balance of spice, fruit, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cushioned quickly by a warm sprinkle of saffron and creamy coconut. As it settles, green fig and dry pistachio mix with rose and gera…

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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, Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 100/100, Durra Ambre 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amber, Black Pepper and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Durra Ambre or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Durra Ambre suits evening wear; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

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 Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pistachio, Fig, Rose and Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

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