Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Jardins de Misfah

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,346 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,342 WoodyAromatic

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11%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Jardins de Misfah

Une Nuit Nomade · 2024

4.231,267 votes

Rank #2,206 SweetRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardins de Misfah 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.
Jardins de Misfah
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Jardins de Misfah4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jardins de Misfah
Community sentiment: Jardins de Misfah
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Jardins de Misfah
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jardins de Misfah

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Jardins de MisfahUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerJardins de MisfahRating 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

47%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,267 votes

Category winnerJardins de MisfahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value53

Category winnerJardins de MisfahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

rose80%

fruity70%

floral60%

almond50%

nutty40%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

DatesRose

Base6-10+ hrs

AlmondSaffron

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Jardins de Misfah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,206

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched2024

Reviews167

Category winnerJardins de MisfahHigher 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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Une Nuit Nomade Jardins de Misfah hits the skin with concentrated richness. The initial alcohol flash lasts roughly three minutes before settling down. Immediately after, a surge of chewy dates and golden honey takes center stage. It smells remarkably edible. A crisp pinch of cardamom and nutmeg prevents the heavy sug…

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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 Jardins de Misfah?

Jardins de Misfah takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Jardins de Misfah is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jardins de Misfah for a sweet and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Jardins de Misfah?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Jardins de Misfah 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Jardins de Misfah?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Jardins de Misfah 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Jardins de Misfah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords.

Is Durra or Jardins de Misfah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Jardins de Misfah?

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. Jardins de Misfah has top notes of Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Dates and Rose, a base of Almond and Saffron.