Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Godolphin

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,546 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,114 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,566 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godolphin 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.
Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Godolphin4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

GodolphinParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerGodolphinRating 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

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 votes

Category winnerGodolphinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value36

Category winnerGodolphinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesMusk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGodolphinHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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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 Godolphin?

Godolphin takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Godolphin?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Godolphin 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Godolphin?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Godolphin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Godolphin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Godolphin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Godolphin?

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. Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.