Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Heroes

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,416 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Heroes

Marvel

2.605 votes

Rank #65,039 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Heroes
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/4

Heroes1/4

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

HeroesMarvel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHeroesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

ozonic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon ZestLavenderViolet Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBambooTonka Bean

Base4-6 hrs

CedarOzonic notesMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for Heroes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,039

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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Heroes by Marvel delivers an upfront blast of tart lemon zest, cooling mint, and crushed violet leaf that immediately reads like an energetic morning splash. The initial alcohol flash burns off quickly, revealing a clean, herbaceous middle of watery bamboo and mildly sweet tonka bean. It feels distinctly casual and br…

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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 Heroes?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Heroes is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Heroes for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Heroes?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Heroes 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Heroes?

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

Do Durra and Heroes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Lavender and Musk.

Is Durra or Heroes better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Heroes?

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. Heroes has top notes of Lemon Zest, Lavender and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Mint, Bamboo and Tonka Bean, a base of Cedar, Ozonic notes, Musk and Moss.