Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Jamaica

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Jamaica

Paolo Gigli

4.333 votes

Rank #54,969 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jamaica
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/4

Jamaica1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Jamaica
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

JamaicaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJamaicaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

marine100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

tobacco74%

aquatic65%

woody56%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

SeaweedLemonPine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCedarRose

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesPine, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Jamaica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,969

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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Paolo Gigli Jamaica throws a curveball at anyone expecting a sugary tropical cocktail. It kicks off with salty green seaweed, sharp lemon zest, and brisk pine needles. That marine bite feels bracing. Soon, dry cedar, rose petals, and clean jasmine step forward to soften the coastal chill. The drydown introduces sun-cu…

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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 Jamaica?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Jamaica is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jamaica for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Jamaica?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Jamaica 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Jamaica?

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

Do Durra and Jamaica smell similar?

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

Is Durra or Jamaica better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Jamaica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Jamaica?

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. Jamaica has top notes of Seaweed, Lemon and Pine, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.