Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Marc O'Polo Man 2006

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,728 WoodyAromatic

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37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra2/7

Marc O'Polo Man 20065/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Rating 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

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm 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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Higher 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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Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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 Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Marc O'Polo Man 2006 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Durra or Marc O'Polo Man 2006 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

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. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.