Fragrance comparison

Durra vs J-höm

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

J-höm

Masaki Matsushima

3.7641 votes

Rank #28,406 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
J-höm
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

J-höm3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

J-hömMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 54%

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

29%Love

24%Like

39%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerJ-hömMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJ-hömBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

musky88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

BambooLemonCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

DriftwoodCashmere WoodWoody Notes

Base5-7 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Woody Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for J-höm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter19

Day100

Night34

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Work 38%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,406

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJ-hömHigher 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…

Reviews →

Masaki Matsushima J-höm kicks off with an energetic flash of tart lemon, green bamboo, and spicy cardamom. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp citrus bite calms down into a clean, aquatic breeze that feels like an upscale shower gel. Smooth driftwood and cashmere wood anchor the …

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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 J-höm?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; J-höm is rated 3.76/5 from 41 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose J-höm for a woody and musky character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or J-höm?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, J-höm 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or J-höm?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, J-höm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and J-höm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Durra or J-höm better for summer or winter?

For summer, J-höm is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; J-höm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and J-höm?

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. J-höm has top notes of Bamboo, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Driftwood, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.