Fragrance comparison

Durra Ambre vs LA MAR

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 408 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra Ambre

The Spirit of Dubai

3.8425 votes

Rank #49,208 MuskyAmber

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21%scent match

Clearly different

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra Ambre
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra Ambre4/7

LA MAR3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Durra AmbreThe Spirit of Dubai

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

Category winnerLA MARRating 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

49%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDurra Ambre

SillageDurra Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDurra AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral and 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

GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Olibanum, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter89

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerDurra AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 36%Date 30%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLA MARHigher 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…

Reviews →

House of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …

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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 LA MAR?

Durra Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or LA MAR?

Durra Ambre lasts longest (Durra Ambre 84/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or LA MAR?

Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and LA MAR smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut.

Is Durra Ambre or LA MAR 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; LA MAR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and LA MAR?

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. LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum.