Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Kulfi

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,208 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Kulfi

L'Aromatica Perfume

4.2991 votes

Rank #7,531 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kulfi 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.
Kulfi
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Kulfi4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

KulfiL'Aromatica Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

Category winnerKulfiRating 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

42%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerKulfiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKulfiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla88%

coconut77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

powdery42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and sweet

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

Notes

CardamomCoconutVanilla BeanSandalwoodSaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood. Durations are only published for Kulfi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

Date 36%Casual 31%Party 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,531

PerfumerLoreto Remsing

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerKulfiHigher 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 →

Kulfi by L'Aromatica Perfume smells like spooning into a chilled cup of traditional South Asian cardamom ice cream on a crisp evening. From the initial spray, crushed green cardamom pods pop with bright, peppery warmth before melting straight into thick coconut milk and rich vanilla bean. A hint of golden saffron and …

Reviews →

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 Kulfi?

Kulfi takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Kulfi is rated 4.29/5 from 91 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kulfi for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Kulfi?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Kulfi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Kulfi?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Kulfi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Kulfi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

Is Durra or Kulfi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Kulfi?

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. Kulfi features Cardamom, Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Sandalwood and Saffron.