Fragrance comparison

Durra Ambre vs Sexual Star

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra Ambre

The Spirit of Dubai

3.8425 votes

Rank #49,426 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Sexual Star

Victoria's Secret

3.8121 votes

Rank #21,302 White FloralSweet

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sexual Star
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Durra Ambre3/4

Sexual Star1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Durra AmbreThe Spirit of Dubai

Sexual StarVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.81/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

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

14%Love

67%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDurra Ambre

SillageDurra Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

powdery77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral 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

ApricotAfrican Orange FlowerSage

Heart

HoneyLilacEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmber, Honey, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Spring63

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSexual StarHigher 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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Sexual Star by Victoria's Secret is a floral fruity scent that balances apricot, honey, and vanilla. It arrives in a glamorous flacon aimed at those seeking a bold, attractive presence. This 2009 launch shines best during warm summer nights when you want to feel noticed and confident. It is a sweet, powdery option for…

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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 Sexual Star?

Durra Ambre takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra Ambre is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Sexual Star is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Durra Ambre for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sexual Star for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra Ambre or Sexual Star?

Durra Ambre lasts longest (Durra Ambre 84/100, Sexual Star 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra Ambre or Sexual Star?

Durra Ambre projects furthest (Durra Ambre 81/100, Sexual Star 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra Ambre and Sexual Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Amber, Honey, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Durra Ambre or Sexual Star better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra Ambre and Sexual Star?

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. Sexual Star has top notes of Apricot, African Orange Flower and Sage, heart notes of Honey, Lilac and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.