Fragrance comparison

Durra Ambre vs Irresistible Zurich

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra Ambre

The Spirit of Dubai

3.8425 votes

Rank #49,426 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Irresistible Zurich

Viage

3.5413 votes

Rank #50,382 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra Ambre takes 4 of 5 categories.

Durra Ambre
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Irresistible Zurich
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Durra Ambre4/5

Irresistible Zurich1/5

Ratings & consensus: Durra Ambre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra Ambre
Sillage & projection: Durra Ambre
Value for money: Irresistible Zurich
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

Irresistible ZurichViage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%

Category winnerDurra AmbreRating 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

38%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

13 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

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDurra Ambre

SillageDurra Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value79

Category winnerIrresistible ZurichBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

caramel84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both musky and white floral

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

Top

Pink PepperCotton CandyCaramel

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHoney

Base

VanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Honey and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter89

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Viage debuts Irresistible Zurich, a sweet oriental scent that leans heavy on sugary textures. The fragrance centers on caramel, pink pepper, and warm vanilla, making it a natural choice for crisp autumn evenings. It offers a cozy, gourmand-heavy profile that feels soft yet distinct on skin during casual outings.

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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 Irresistible Zurich?

Durra Ambre takes 4 of 5 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Irresistible Zurich is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Irresistible Zurich for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Irresistible Zurich?

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

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Irresistible Zurich?

Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, Irresistible Zurich 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and Irresistible Zurich smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Lily of the Valley, Honey and Musk.

Is Durra Ambre or Irresistible Zurich better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Irresistible Zurich?

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. Irresistible Zurich has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cotton Candy and Caramel, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Honey, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.