Fragrance comparison

Durra vs L'Eau Froide

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,503 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,901 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Eau Froide

Serge Lutens · 2011

3.731,424 votes

Rank #4,293 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau Froide 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.
L'Eau Froide
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Durra3/7

L'Eau Froide4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

L'Eau FroideSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 1,424 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Eau FroideRating 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

34%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerL'Eau FroideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value48

Category winnerL'Eau FroideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh 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

Notes

Sea waterMintIncenseOlibanumGingerVetiverMuskPepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,293

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched2011

Reviews96

Category winnerL'Eau FroideHigher 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 →

L'Eau Froide by Serge Lutens is a bracing unisex scent that defies traditional aquatic conventions. It balances sharp, cooling mint with resinous olibanum and incense, creating a crisp, clean aesthetic. Perfect for intense summer heat or high-humidity days, it offers an invigorating experience that feels both glacial …

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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 L'Eau Froide?

L'Eau Froide takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; L'Eau Froide is rated 3.73/5 from 1,424 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Eau Froide for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Durra or L'Eau Froide?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, L'Eau Froide 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or L'Eau Froide?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, L'Eau Froide 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and L'Eau Froide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or L'Eau Froide 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 L'Eau Froide?

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. L'Eau Froide features Sea water, Mint, Incense, Olibanum and Ginger.