Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,315 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jacomo for Men Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Durra3/7

Jacomo for Men Intense4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jacomo for Men Intense
Community sentiment: Jacomo for Men Intense
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Jacomo for Men Intense
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacomo for Men Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseRating 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

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. 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

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher 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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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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 Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Jacomo for Men Intense?

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. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.