Fragrance comparison

Durra Ambre vs RUA Radiant Roses

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Durra Ambre

The Spirit of Dubai

3.8425 votes

Rank #54,254 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

RUA Radiant Roses

PARIS CORNER

3.9573 votes

Rank #12,173 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra Ambre
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
RUA Radiant Roses
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra Ambre3/7

RUA Radiant Roses4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Durra AmbreThe Spirit of Dubai

RUA Radiant RosesPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.95/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 34%

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesRating 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

45%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDurra Ambre

SillageDurra Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value90

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChocolateBergamotCitrusPeachLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaJasmineSweet OrangeFreesia

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberSugarMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmber, Peach, Magnolia and Freesia. Durations are only published for RUA Radiant Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter89

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall94

Winter81

Day100

Night87

Category winnerDurra AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRUA Radiant RosesHigher 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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RUA Radiant Roses by PARIS CORNER opens with a burst of bright lemon, bergamot, sweet peach, and a distinct touch of chocolate. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dense bouquet takes over, featuring sweet orange alongside rose, magnolia, jasmine, and freesia. The scent settles on a warm foundation of vanilla, su…

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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 RUA Radiant Roses?

RUA Radiant Roses takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; RUA Radiant Roses is rated 3.95/5 from 73 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose RUA Radiant Roses for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or RUA Radiant Roses?

Durra Ambre lasts longest (Durra Ambre 84/100, RUA Radiant Roses 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or RUA Radiant Roses?

Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, RUA Radiant Roses 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and RUA Radiant Roses smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Peach, Magnolia and Freesia.

Is Durra Ambre or RUA Radiant Roses 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; RUA Radiant Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and RUA Radiant Roses?

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. RUA Radiant Roses has top notes of Chocolate, Bergamot, Citrus and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Sweet Orange, a base of Amber, Sugar, Musk and Sandalwood.