Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Homem Emocion.e

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 410 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Homem Emocion.e

Natura

4.04331 votes

Rank #25,253 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Emocion.e 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.
Homem Emocion.e
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Durra3/7

Homem Emocion.e4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Emocion.e
Community sentiment: Homem Emocion.e
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Homem Emocion.e
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Emocion.e

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Homem Emocion.eNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 331 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem Emocion.eRating 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

32%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

331 votes

Category winnerHomem Emocion.eMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value61

Category winnerHomem Emocion.eBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy 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

CardamomBlack PepperNutmegGrapefruit

Heart

FigCactus FlowerPataqueiraVioletParamelaLavenderSageGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanLeatherCashmeranMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. 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

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,253

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem Emocion.eHigher 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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Natura Homem Emocion.e offers a striking contrast of fresh, spicy grapefruit and cardamom against a deep base of leather and olibanum. It fits well in moderate weather, serving as a versatile daily fragrance for men who appreciate woody, aromatic profiles. The scent evolves from a crisp, peppered opening into a linger…

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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 Homem Emocion.e?

Homem Emocion.e takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Homem Emocion.e is rated 4.04/5 from 331 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Homem Emocion.e for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Homem Emocion.e?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Homem Emocion.e 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Homem Emocion.e?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Homem Emocion.e 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Homem Emocion.e smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Homem Emocion.e 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 Homem Emocion.e?

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. Homem Emocion.e has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Cactus Flower, Pataqueira and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Olibanum, Tonka Bean and Leather.