Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Lethe

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,327 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lethe 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.
Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Lethe4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

LetheUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

Category winnerLetheRating 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

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerLetheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value51

Category winnerLetheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Lethe, 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

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 27%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerLetheHigher 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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Lethe by Ulrich Lang smells like wrapping yourself in an exceptionally soft sweater after a hot shower. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and herbal lavender introduces the opening minutes. The citrus flashes off quickly. Soon, a creamy core of cashmere wood and dry cedar takes center stage, supported by a faint drop of …

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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 Lethe?

Lethe takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Lethe?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Lethe?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Lethe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cashmere Wood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Lethe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Lethe?

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. Lethe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.