Fragrance comparison

Durra vs L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 462 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15383 votes

Rank #8,252 AquaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 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'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

L'Homme Cologne CedratL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratRating 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

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesCitronMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerBlack PepperViolet LeafPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for L'Homme Cologne Cedrat, 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

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,252

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratHigher 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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L'Homme Cologne Cedrat by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean coastline in a bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of thick citron peel, icy crushed mint, and salty watery notes that immediately wake up the senses. Three sprays keep you feeling clean all morning. As the citrus …

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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'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is rated 4.15/5 from 383 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Homme Cologne Cedrat for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and L'Homme Cologne Cedrat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Lavender and Musk.

Is Durra or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; L'Homme Cologne Cedrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

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'Homme Cologne Cedrat has top notes of Watery Notes, Citron and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Black Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.