Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Epic

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,264 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Epic

JAFRA

4.3918 votes

Rank #37,754 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Epic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/5

Epic2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

EpicJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 56%Had 32%Want 12%

Category winnerEpicRating 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

39%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value83

Category winnerEpicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

green61%

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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderMintIvyVerbenaBlack Pepper

Heart

LotusGeraniumPimento

Base

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring64

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher 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 →

Epic by JAFRA is a classic aromatic-spicy masculine scent from 1997. It features a bright opening of grapefruit, mint, and verbena that settles into a reliable amber and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for men seeking a clean, versatile scent profile for warmer days or professional environments when a subtl…

Reviews →

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 Epic?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Epic is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Epic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Epic?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Epic 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Epic?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Epic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Epic smell similar?

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

Is Durra or Epic better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Epic?

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. Epic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Ivy, heart notes of Lotus, Geranium and Pimento, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.