Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Ecko by Marc Ecko

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,708 WoodyAromatic

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12%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecko by Marc Ecko 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.
Ecko by Marc Ecko
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Ecko by Marc Ecko4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Community sentiment: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Ecko by Marc Ecko
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ecko by Marc Ecko

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoRating 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

18%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

fresh77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

GingerGrapefruitCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceViolet LeafArtemisia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIncenseTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesIncense and Musk. Durations are only published for Ecko by Marc Ecko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,382

PerfumerLois Evans, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoHigher 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…

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Marc Ecko by Marc Ecko opens with an energetic jolt of cold pressed grapefruit, tart citrus pulp, and grated ginger. The initial spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash before settling quickly into a crisp, invigorating morning lather. Within twenty minutes, sweet black licorice and grassy violet leaf surface to balance …

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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 Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Ecko by Marc Ecko takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Ecko by Marc Ecko smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense and Musk.

Is Durra or Ecko by Marc Ecko better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Ecko by Marc Ecko?

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. Ecko by Marc Ecko has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Licorice, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Incense and Tonka Bean.