Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,034 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,121 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Gucci

4.042,955 votes

Rank #2,030 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 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.
Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Gucci by Gucci Pour HommeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 2,955 votes

Have 49%Had 35%Want 16%

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeRating 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

37%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

2,955 votes

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value49

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

amber61%

Scent match44%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressVioletBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberLeatherElemi resinOlibanum

InformationalShared notesTobacco. Durations are only published for Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring79

Summer35

Fall100

Winter78

Day92

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,030

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeHigher 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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Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is a woody chypre built around crisp greenery and dry warmth. The scent begins with tart bergamot and fresh cypress needles, accompanied by a clean touch of violet. As the initial freshness softens, dry tobacco and subtle jasmine emerge, giving the heart a refined aromatic character. The foun…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is rated 4.04/5 from 2,955 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco.

Is Durra or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

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. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme has top notes of Cypress, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Leather and Elemi resin.