Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Maghrib

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,515 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Maghrib

Unifrom · 2020

4.5317 votes

Rank #23,286 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghrib 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.
Maghrib
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Durra2/5

Maghrib3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

MaghribUnifrom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 60%

Category winnerMaghribRating 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

29%Love

18%Like

24%Ok

24%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMaghribBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

musky100%

woody84%

tobacco77%

powdery69%

amber61%

smoky46%

Scent match27%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

ApplePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedarIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Musk and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Maghrib, 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

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 25%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,286

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched2020

Reviews5

Category winnerMaghribHigher 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 →

Unifrom Maghrib offers a fresh spin on woody warmth. Do not expect a typical alcohol spray here. The formula glides over pulse points as a rich, silky perfume oil. Crisp green apple cuts through the opening right away, sharpened by a clean crack of black pepper. The tart fruit does not turn sugary or synthetic. Within…

Reviews →

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 Maghrib?

Maghrib takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Maghrib is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Maghrib for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Maghrib?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Maghrib 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Maghrib?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Maghrib 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Maghrib smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Musk and Tobacco.

Is Durra or Maghrib better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Maghrib?

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. Maghrib has top notes of Apple and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Musk, Cedar and Incense.