Fragrance comparison

Durra Ambre vs Marrone

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra Ambre

The Spirit of Dubai

3.8425 votes

Rank #49,818 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Marrone

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #61,594 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra Ambre takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Durra Ambre3/4

Marrone1/4

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

MarroneVarzi Artisanal Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDurra Ambre

SillageDurra Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarroneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

patchouli86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top15-20 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumAmber

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Marrone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter89

Day80

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,594

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

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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Varzi Artisanal Perfume Marrone cuts straight through the noise with a bold, earthy personality. The scent starts with a momentary flash of bergamot before diving straight into resinous olibanum and golden amber. It feels grounding and rustic. You get thick cedar undertones, deep patchouli, and worn leather that feels…

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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 Marrone?

Durra Ambre takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Marrone is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Marrone for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Marrone?

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

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Marrone?

Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, Marrone 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and Marrone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Durra Ambre or Marrone better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Marrone?

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. Marrone has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather.