Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Lavandula

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 957 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,993 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lavandula

Penhaligon's

4.04878 votes

Rank #1,752 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lavandula 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.
Lavandula
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Durra3/7

Lavandula4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

LavandulaPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 878 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLavandulaRating 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

42%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

728 votes

Category winnerLavandulaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLavandulaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

herbal61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top

BasilPepperCinnamon

Heart

LavenderClary SageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Vanilla and Musk. 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

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men9

Unisex62

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Category winnerLavandulaHigher 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 →

Lavandula is Penhaligon's take on lavender as a complete fragrance, fresh, herbal, musky and softly sweet rather than just a clean cologne note. Reviewers often describe it as realistic lavender, with basil and sage adding green savoury edges and a powdery vanilla musk settling underneath. It suits lavender lovers, re…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or Lavandula?

Lavandula takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Lavandula is rated 4.04/5 from 878 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lavandula for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Lavandula?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Lavandula 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Lavandula?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Lavandula 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Lavandula smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Lavandula 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 Lavandula?

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. Lavandula has top notes of Basil, Pepper and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.