Fragrance comparison

Durra vs I-Dream

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,892 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

I-Dream

Maison d'ETTO

3.2321 votes

Rank #22,800 LeatherAromatic

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.
I-Dream
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Durra3/5

I-Dream2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

I-DreamMaison d'ETTO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.23/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

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

36%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

29%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value35

Category winnerI-DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

lactonic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Clary SageCypressCarrot Seeds

Heart

LeatherMilkFloral Notes

Base

VanillaFrankincenseMoss

InformationalShared notesClary Sage and Vanilla. 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,800

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerI-DreamHigher 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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I-Dream by Maison d'ETTO is a distinctive unisex oriental vanilla that centers on a unique, textural milk accord. It blends earthy carrot seed and aromatic clary sage with a sturdy, leather-backed base. Ideal for cool weather or intimate evening settings, this scent avoids traditional sweetness in favor of a dry, slig…

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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 I-Dream?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; I-Dream is rated 3.23/5 from 21 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose I-Dream for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or I-Dream?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, I-Dream 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or I-Dream?

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

Do Durra and I-Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage and Vanilla.

Is Durra or I-Dream better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; I-Dream suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and I-Dream?

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. I-Dream has top notes of Clary Sage, Cypress and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Leather, Milk and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Frankincense and Moss.