Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Leedys

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,419 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Leedys

The Dua Brand

4.7512 votes

Rank #30,105 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leedys takes 3 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Leedys
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra2/5

Leedys3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

LeedysThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 62%Had 9%Want 28%

Category winnerLeedysRating 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

83%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLeedysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

smoky69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Notes

BergamotIncenseSandalwoodLavenderRosemaryGrapefruitPatchouliLemonAmbrox SuperCedarCashmere WoodGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Leedys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLeedysHigher 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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Leedys by The Dua Brand is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp fruits, cooling herbs, and grounding woods. The opening delivers an immediate splash of bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon, creating a sharp, sunny introduction that instantly cuts through warm air. Soon after, aromatic rosemary and soothing…

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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 Leedys?

Leedys takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Leedys is rated 4.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Leedys for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Leedys?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Leedys 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Leedys?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Leedys 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Leedys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Durra or Leedys better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Leedys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Leedys?

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. Leedys features Bergamot, Incense, Sandalwood, Lavender and Rosemary.