Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki Aqua Platinum 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.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Masaki Aqua Platinum4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating 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

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, 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

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumHigher 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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Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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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 Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Durra or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

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. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.