Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Jet Black Mahogany

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,917 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Jet Black Mahogany

Michael Malul London

3.789 votes

Rank #56,181 WoodyAromatic

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.
Jet Black Mahogany
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/4

Jet Black Mahogany1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Jet Black Mahogany
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

Jet Black MahoganyMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

22%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJet Black MahoganyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

amber65%

earthy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

Black PepperCardamomCedar

Heart

LabdanumViolet LeafGeranium

Base

OakVetiverCedarwood

InformationalShared notesVetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,181

PerfumerClement Gavarry

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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Jet Black Mahogany opens with pepper, cardamom, and dry cedar, then settles into a woody aromatic profile with violet leaf, labdanum, oak, and vetiver. It reads crisp, polished, and outdoorsy rather than sweet. This is a good fit for someone who wants a modern wood scent with spice and fresh air around it. The style l…

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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 Jet Black Mahogany?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Jet Black Mahogany is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jet Black Mahogany for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Jet Black Mahogany?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Jet Black Mahogany 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Jet Black Mahogany?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Jet Black Mahogany 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Jet Black Mahogany smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is Durra or Jet Black Mahogany better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Jet Black Mahogany suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Jet Black Mahogany?

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. Jet Black Mahogany has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Oak, Vetiver and Cedarwood.