Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Hard Feelings

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,491 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Hard Feelings

Uncommon James

3.7520 votes

Rank #22,794 WoodyFresh Spicy

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

Durra3/5

Hard Feelings2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Hard FeelingsUncommon James

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%

Category winnerDurraRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHard FeelingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

smoky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Notes

PepperIncenseOrcanox™HibiscusWoody NotesCedarwoodBergamotAmberTobaccoSandalwoodRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Sandalwood, Incense and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Hard Feelings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 24%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerHard FeelingsHigher 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 →

Hard Feelings by Uncommon James proves that celebrity fragrances can break away from sugary vanilla syrup. Created in 2024 as the jewelry brand's debut perfume, this unisex blend focuses on dry cedarwood, crisp bergamot, and airy incense. You get an immediate flash of black pepper before a transparent hibiscus floral …

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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 Hard Feelings?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Hard Feelings is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hard Feelings for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Hard Feelings?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Hard Feelings 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Hard Feelings?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Hard Feelings 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Hard Feelings smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Incense and Tobacco.

Is Durra or Hard Feelings better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Hard Feelings?

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. Hard Feelings features Pepper, Incense, Orcanox™, Hibiscus and Woody Notes.