Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Fahrenheit

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 24,594 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #677 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit 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.
Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Durra3/7

Fahrenheit4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

FahrenheitDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFahrenheitRating 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

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

Category winnerFahrenheitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFahrenheitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and 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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. 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

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#677

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher 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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Dior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…

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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 Fahrenheit?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Fahrenheit?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Fahrenheit 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Fahrenheit?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Fahrenheit 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Fahrenheit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Fahrenheit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Fahrenheit?

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. Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.