Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Mabda

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,458 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #8,778 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda 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.
Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra2/5

Mabda3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

MabdaAZYA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerMabdaRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMabdaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and woody

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

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Vanilla 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMabdaHigher 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 →

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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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 Mabda?

Mabda takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Mabda?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Mabda 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Mabda?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Mabda 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Mabda smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Vanilla and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Mabda better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Mabda?

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. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.