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Durra vs Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 83 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Durra

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra2/4
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Durra
Value for money
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
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
Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value88
Category winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
leather69%
musky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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
Top1 to 2 hours
SaffronBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitCoconut
Heart3 to 5 hours
PistachioFigRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base8 to 12+ hours
LeatherMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer68
Fall72
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men54
Unisex37
Women9
Men50
Unisex25
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,248

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an intriguing balance of spice, fruit, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cushioned quickly by a warm sprinkle of saffron and creamy coconut. As it settles, green fig and dry pistachio mix with rose and gera…

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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 Extrait de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

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

Which projects more, Durra or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Durra or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

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 Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pistachio, Fig, Rose and Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

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