Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Eau de Varens N° 4

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Eau de Varens N° 4

Ulric de Varens

3.9859 votes

Rank #25,989 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Varens N° 4 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Eau de Varens N° 4
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Eau de Varens N° 44/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Varens N° 4
Community sentiment: Eau de Varens N° 4
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Eau de Varens N° 4
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Varens N° 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Eau de Varens N° 4Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 38%Had 26%Want 35%

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 4Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

29%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 4Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

CypressLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2-3 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Eau de Varens N° 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring59

Summer100

Fall6

Winter3

Day100

Night13

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men9

Unisex78

Women13

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEau de Varens N° 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

Reviews →

Eau de Varens N° 4 by Ulric de Varens is an energetic, tart citrus cologne built around bitter orange, sharp grapefruit, and sunny bergamot. The first spray releases a rapid flash of alcohol that evaporates in seconds. Then, raw citrus oils take over. The opening smells like freshly crushed peel squeezed over cold wel…

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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 or Eau de Varens N° 4?

Eau de Varens N° 4 takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Eau de Varens N° 4 is rated 3.98/5 from 59 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Eau de Varens N° 4 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Eau de Varens N° 4?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Eau de Varens N° 4 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Eau de Varens N° 4?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Eau de Varens N° 4 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Eau de Varens N° 4 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Durra or Eau de Varens N° 4 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Varens N° 4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Eau de Varens N° 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Eau de Varens N° 4?

Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle. Eau de Varens N° 4 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.