Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Instance Macaron de Framboesa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Instance Macaron de Framboesa

Eudora

3.6414 votes

Rank #54,282 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 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.
Instance Macaron de Framboesa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra4/5

Instance Macaron de Framboesa1/5

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Instance Macaron de Framboesa
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

Instance Macaron de FramboesaEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 64%Had 17%Want 19%

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

21%Love

29%Like

43%Ok

7%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value59

Category winnerInstance Macaron de FramboesaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top20-30 mins

ApricotRaspberryStrawberryGrapefruitOrangeBergamotMandarinLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

AlmondVanillaBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesVanilla. Durations are only published for Instance Macaron de Framboesa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 43%Work 27%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,282

PerfumerNot listed

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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Eudora Instance Macaron de Framboesa captures the sugary warmth of a Parisian pastry shop without becoming heavy. The first spritz hits with a sharp burst of tart raspberry, crushed strawberry, and sunny mandarin. That sharp fruitiness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a delicate heart of rose and jasmine settle…

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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 Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Instance Macaron de Framboesa is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Instance Macaron de Framboesa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Instance Macaron de Framboesa 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Instance Macaron de Framboesa 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Instance Macaron de Framboesa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla.

Is Durra or Instance Macaron de Framboesa better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Instance Macaron de Framboesa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

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. Instance Macaron de Framboesa has top notes of Apricot, Raspberry, Strawberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Almond, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.