Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,739 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique

Manila Grace

3.97115 votes

Rank #11,326 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique 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.
Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Manila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueManila Grace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value77

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

vanilla88%

warm spicy77%

tobacco65%

amber53%

fruity42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet, warm spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

Tobacco LeafPlumGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

ClovesTonka BeanCedarRose

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaPralineBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring11

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueHigher 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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Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is a rich, dark gourmand with real bite. The opening releases a sharp splash of fresh ginger cut across sweet stewed plum and dry tobacco leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit settles into warm cloves, powdery tonka bean, and a soft hint of rose peta…

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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 Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is rated 3.97/5 from 115 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique?

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. Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Plum and Ginger, heart notes of Cloves, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Benzoin and Musk.