Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Harmony Extreme

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #31,057 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Harmony Extreme

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.339 votes

Rank #68,960 Warm SpicyCinnamon

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Harmony Extreme
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Durra3/4

Harmony Extreme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Harmony Extreme
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

Harmony ExtremeParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

44%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHarmony ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

oud61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic 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 to 30 minutes

CorianderRoseNutmegThyme

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonSaffronVanillaTonka Bean

Base2 to 4 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBenzoinAmbergrisTobacco

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Harmony Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,960

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

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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Harmony Extreme by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around rich spices and deep woods. It opens with an herbal combination of thyme, coriander seeds, spicy nutmeg, and a delicate touch of rose. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet cinnamon and bitter saffron blend into a creamy heart of va…

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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 Harmony Extreme?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Harmony Extreme is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Harmony Extreme for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Harmony Extreme?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Harmony Extreme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Harmony Extreme?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Harmony Extreme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Harmony Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Harmony Extreme better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Harmony Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Harmony Extreme?

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. Harmony Extreme has top notes of Coriander, Rose, Nutmeg and Thyme, heart notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Vanilla and Tonka Bean, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood.