Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Higher Energy

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,540 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,334 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Higher Energy

Dior · 2003

4.041,461 votes

Rank #3,351 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Energy 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.
Higher Energy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Durra3/7

Higher Energy4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Higher EnergyDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerHigher EnergyRating 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

33%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,461 votes

Category winnerHigher EnergyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHigher EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match47%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

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint

Heart

PepperNutmegIncense

Base

CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Incense, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,351

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched2003

Reviews89

Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher 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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Higher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…

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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 Higher Energy?

Higher Energy takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Higher Energy?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Higher Energy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Higher Energy?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Higher Energy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Higher Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Incense, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Higher Energy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Higher Energy?

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. Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.