Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Il Flaneur

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

6 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Il Flaneur

Profumi Di Polignano

2.8526 votes

Rank #63,246 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 6 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Il Flaneur
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra6/7

Il Flaneur1/7

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Durra
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Il Flaneur
Versatility: Durra
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

Il FlaneurProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

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

19%Love

12%Like

19%Ok

35%Dislike

15%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerDurraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value44

Category winnerIl FlaneurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

animalic69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut

Heart2 to 3 hours

PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day29

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,246

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…

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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 Il Flaneur?

Durra takes 6 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Il Flaneur?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Il Flaneur?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Il Flaneur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Durra or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Il Flaneur?

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. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).