Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Gentleman N. 16

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,114 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Gentleman N. 16

Parfums Constantine

4.001 votes

Rank #63,877 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gentleman N. 16
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Durra2/4

Gentleman N. 162/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman N. 16
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Gentleman N. 16
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

Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentleman N. 16Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

leather91%

woody83%

animalic74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber 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

GingerPassionfruitLimePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GinSpicesVodkaMint

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberLeatherWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 16, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Date 29%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,877

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…

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Gentleman N. 16 by Parfums Constantine kicks off with an energetic burst of tart passionfruit, crushed ginger, and zesty lime. A sharp grind of black pepper immediately cuts through the fruitiness. The heart shifts fast into a chilled cocktail lounge vibe. Crisp gin and smooth vodka blend with cool mint leaves and kit…

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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 Gentleman N. 16?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gentleman N. 16 for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Gentleman N. 16?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Durra 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Gentleman N. 16?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Gentleman N. 16 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Gentleman N. 16 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Woody Notes.

Is Durra or Gentleman N. 16 better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Gentleman N. 16 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Gentleman N. 16?

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. Gentleman N. 16 has top notes of Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Gin, Spices, Vodka and Mint, a base of Amber, Leather and Woody Notes.